DY5 4DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY5 4DS

DY5 4DS, Dudley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population. This DY5 4DS 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 4DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY5 4DS, encompassing approximately 2684 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY5 4DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollies Street with total crimes: 6
  • Blewitt Street with total crimes: 3
  • Birds Meadow with total crimes: 2

DY5 4DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.94-18.18%
Shoplifting63.3550.00%
Burglary52.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.57-21.43%
Shoplifting44.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.800.00%
Shoplifting65.21500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23300.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.45-6.67%
Possession of weapons25.210.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3136.36%
Anti-social behaviour35.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.08-21.43%
Vehicle crime24.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.3155.56%
Vehicle crime35.210.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.35200.00%
Shoplifting21.12100.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5725.00%
Burglary35.59200.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Shoplifting10.74-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.949.09%
Shoplifting64.47-57.14%
Other theft32.2350.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.02366.67%
Violence and sexual offences115.2110.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2350.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Robbery10.740.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.550.00%
Other theft33.720.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 202314
September 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202411
June 202414
May 202414
April 202415
March 202411
February 202414
January 20249
December 202315
November 202312
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY5 4DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hollies Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
  • 2. Blewitt Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Birds Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Queen Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Hodnet Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Avon Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Corbyns Hall Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Broad Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1