DY6 7LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 7LA

DY6 7LA, Dudley has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.24 per 1,000 population. This DY6 7LA 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 7LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 7LA, encompassing approximately 1702 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: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 7LA 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 7LA 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5235.24766.67%
Violence and sexual offences430.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

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
Shoplifting68.22500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.520.00%
Other theft22.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime33.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.4040.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.11200.00%
Shoplifting21.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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 theft55.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.460.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-50.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.520.00%
Shoplifting12.350.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.63500.00%
Burglary33.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.290.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-80.00%

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 offences55.870.00%
Public order22.940.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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
November 20232

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20247
April 20245
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY6 7LA 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
  • 7. Copper Beech Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1