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 July 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 454 crimes and a crime rate of 10.57 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DY5 3NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Valley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pritchard Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hawbush Gardens with total crimes: 3

LOWER VALLEY ROAD, DY5 3NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences99.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.72-16.67%
Burglary32.0750.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-50.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235
August 20236

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
July 20248
June 20248
May 202419
April 202417
March 202411
February 20246
January 202418
December 202314
November 202318
October 202311
September 20239
August 202315

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 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
August 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lower Valley Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Pritchard Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hawbush Gardens
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Addison Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rookery Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Western Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Whitethorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Sandfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nagersfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Swan Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fisher Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1