DY6 7FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 7FA

DY6 7FA, Dudley has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.47 per 1,000 population. This DY6 7FA 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 7FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 7FA, encompassing approximately 1297 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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 7FA 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
  • Third Avenue with total crimes: 2

DY6 7FA 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5245.47766.67%
Violence and sexual offences340.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.79500.00%
Other theft34.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime45.390.00%
Vehicle crime13.080.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft813.1060.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.310.00%
Shoplifting21.54100.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

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 theft57.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime37.710.00%
Vehicle crime32.31200.00%
Burglary32.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.850.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.62-33.33%
Public order21.540.00%
Other theft11.54-66.67%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.310.00%
Shoplifting22.310.00%
Drugs21.540.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232

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 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20248
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total43
    Shoplifting42
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Avondale Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft1
  • 3. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Stalling'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1