DY5 2ZA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY5 2ZA

DY5 2ZA, Dudley has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.92 per 1,000 population. This DY5 2ZA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY5 postcode area, which has experienced 415 crimes and a crime rate of 9.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY5 2ZA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY5 2ZA, encompassing approximately 2560 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DY5 2ZA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Station Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Two Woods Lane with total crimes: 7

DY5 2ZA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2119.9250.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.20-28.57%
Burglary43.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.520.00%
Shoplifting145.470.00%
Burglary55.47150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9566.67%
Vehicle crime41.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.56100.00%
Other theft21.56-33.33%
Robbery20.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.5775.00%
Shoplifting145.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.4575.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.47166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.1233.33%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Public order21.17-50.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Burglary10.78-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.1133.33%
Public order43.12100.00%
Burglary41.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.56-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-25.00%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.32-38.46%
Shoplifting63.12-57.14%
Vehicle crime42.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56300.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.6255.56%
Violence and sexual offences135.4730.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.0850.00%
Vehicle crime42.34300.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.1166.67%
Shoplifting93.90-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56100.00%
Public order10.78-66.67%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2120.3161.54%
Violence and sexual offences68.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.34-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.95100.00%
Drugs31.560.00%
Public order31.17-50.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.080.00%
Vehicle crime73.510.00%
Public order62.730.00%
Other theft32.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202414
June 202414
May 20248
April 20243
March 20248
February 202413
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202414
June 202414
May 202414
April 20248
March 20246
February 202414
January 20249
December 202321
November 202313

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY5 2ZA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Station Drive
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Two Woods Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 4. Times Square Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Deeley Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corbett Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sun Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thornton Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Shawhellier Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Boulevard
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Sherwood Drive
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Honister Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Old High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bickon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Coxcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cider Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Farm Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1