DY5 4EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY5 4EJ

DY5 4EJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This DY5 4EJ 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 4EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY5 4EJ, encompassing approximately 2753 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY5 4EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollies Street with total crimes: 6
  • Milton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Blewitt Street with total crimes: 3

DY5 4EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.810.00%
Shoplifting74.00250.00%
Burglary42.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-33.33%
Drugs10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences118.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.00300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-25.00%
Shoplifting21.09-50.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4422.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.00100.00%
Shoplifting41.45300.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.54-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson33.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-33.33%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.620.00%
Public order35.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.53-23.81%
Other theft45.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.26133.33%
Criminal damage and arson27.63-33.33%
Public order20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.99-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson33.27200.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Shoplifting21.09100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.7288.89%
Burglary26.17100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.72-40.00%
Shoplifting53.27-44.44%
Other theft31.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-80.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.530.00%
Shoplifting95.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 202416
March 202416
February 202421
January 20249
December 202317
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hollies Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
  • 2. Milton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Blewitt Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Tennyson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Elgar Crescent
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Hodnet Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Broad Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1