BALFOUR ROAD, DY6 7DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 7DT

BALFOUR ROAD, DY6 7DT, Dudley has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.24 per 1,000 population. This DY6 7DT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY6 postcode area, which has experienced 177 crimes and a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY6 7DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 7DT, encompassing approximately 1884 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (766.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 7DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • Avondale Close with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

BALFOUR ROAD, DY6 7DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5230.24766.67%
Violence and sexual offences227.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.96500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.18400.00%
Other theft22.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime34.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-75.00%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.5520.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.18100.00%
Shoplifting32.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.65-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.650.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.71200.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.06-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences65.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.18100.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.24200.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.3766.67%
Public order22.650.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences34.780.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20246
April 20245
January 20244
September 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY6 7DT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total43
    Shoplifting42
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Avondale Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Lych Gate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wartell Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1