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

Overview of Crime in DY6 7EB

BALFOUR ROAD, DY6 7EB, Dudley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.20 per 1,000 population. This DY6 7EB 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 7EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 7EB, encompassing approximately 1607 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 7EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avondale Close with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Third Avenue with total crimes: 2

BALFOUR ROAD, DY6 7EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.20233.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.220.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.24-66.67%
Other theft10.62-75.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.330.00%
Shoplifting32.49200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.09200.00%
Other crime31.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.870.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft610.5820.00%
Shoplifting43.73300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.11-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.06133.33%
Vehicle crime64.35200.00%
Other crime23.730.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.220.00%
Shoplifting21.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Other theft11.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft411.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.49200.00%
Burglary31.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.87-50.00%
Public order11.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.730.00%
Public order11.24-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.4733.33%
Vehicle crime42.490.00%
Possession of weapons12.490.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.440.00%
Vehicle crime43.11100.00%
Other theft32.4950.00%
Public order31.87-25.00%
Shoplifting21.870.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.200.00%
Public order43.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20246
April 20245
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
February 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 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 7EB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Avondale Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Lych Gate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1