FERNHURST DRIVE, DY5 4PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY5 4PU

FERNHURST DRIVE, DY5 4PU, Dudley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population. This DY5 4PU 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 4PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY5 4PU, encompassing approximately 2575 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)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY5 4PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weaver Close with total crimes: 5
  • Chelmar Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Hamble Close with total crimes: 2

FERNHURST DRIVE, DY5 4PU 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.990.00%
Public order24.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.33-33.33%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.32-8.33%
Vehicle crime34.270.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.16140.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-60.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.83150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9450.00%
Burglary11.17-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.21250.00%
Public order32.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.50-57.14%
Burglary21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0540.00%
Burglary22.72-33.33%
Other crime10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.050.00%
Burglary31.94-25.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.39-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.380.00%
Shoplifting51.940.00%
Burglary41.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
June 202411
May 202412
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Weaver Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Chelmar Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hamble Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ploverdale Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sanderling Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Teviot Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Derwent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Avon Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Corbyns Hall Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bridgend Croft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Robin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1