DIGBY ROAD, DY6 7RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 7RP

DIGBY ROAD, DY6 7RP, Dudley has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.72 per 1,000 population. This DY6 7RP 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 7RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 7RP, encompassing approximately 2528 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 (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 7RP 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

DIGBY ROAD, DY6 7RP 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
Shoplifting5223.72766.67%
Violence and sexual offences320.56-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.120.00%
Shoplifting62.77500.00%
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-50.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.79-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.5140.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.77100.00%
Shoplifting31.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.93400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-50.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.770.00%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%
Burglary10.79-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.5633.33%
Other theft21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.12233.33%
Burglary33.950.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.1450.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.5650.00%
Burglary22.370.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.330.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
November 20233

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 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 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 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 7RP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total43
    Shoplifting42
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Avondale Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ambrose Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Copper Beech Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dawley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1