HEWELL CLOSE, DY6 7RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 7RQ

HEWELL CLOSE, DY6 7RQ, Dudley has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.03 per 1,000 population. This DY6 7RQ 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 7RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 7RQ, encompassing approximately 2163 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (740.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

DY6 7RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • Wolverhampton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

HEWELL CLOSE, DY6 7RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4224.03740.00%
Vehicle crime319.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.39-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.930.00%
Shoplifting53.24400.00%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-33.33%
Shoplifting10.92-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.6250.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.160.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-33.33%
Other crime10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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 offences32.310.00%
Shoplifting21.39100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.0833.33%
Burglary31.85200.00%
Shoplifting21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.70-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.080.00%
Burglary23.240.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total43
    Shoplifting42
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wolverhampton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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