LOWER VALLEY ROAD, DY5 3NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY5 3NP

LOWER VALLEY ROAD, DY5 3NP, Dudley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.16 per 1,000 population. This DY5 3NP 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 3NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY5 3NP, encompassing approximately 2420 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY5 3NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Valley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Addison Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pritchard Street with total crimes: 3

LOWER VALLEY ROAD, DY5 3NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1687.50%
Public order36.200.00%
Drugs21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Robbery10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.310.00%
Vehicle crime32.07200.00%
Public order31.24200.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Burglary10.83-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.09-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour53.310.00%
Burglary32.070.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.7011.76%
Anti-social behaviour57.8525.00%
Public order32.070.00%
Burglary31.24-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-60.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.7054.55%
Burglary57.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.07300.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8583.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.550.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.48-50.00%
Burglary20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.8128.57%
Criminal damage and arson47.44300.00%
Burglary41.65300.00%
Possession of weapons11.650.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.68-22.22%
Vehicle crime25.78-33.33%
Robbery10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5763.64%
Vehicle crime37.44200.00%
Shoplifting21.24-33.33%
Other theft10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.1622.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65100.00%
Shoplifting31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.720.00%
Burglary32.070.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20248
June 20248
May 202419
April 202417
March 202411
February 20246
January 202418
December 202314
November 202318
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY5 3NP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lower Valley Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Addison Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Pritchard Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Fisher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sandfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hawbush Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Marlbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Swan Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dadford View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Western Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Whitworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1