DY6 7SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 7SH

DY6 7SH, Dudley has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.36 per 1,000 population. This DY6 7SH 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 7SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 7SH, encompassing approximately 2238 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 7SH 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

DY6 7SH 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
Shoplifting5226.36766.67%
Violence and sexual offences323.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.60500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.680.00%
Vehicle crime22.680.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime10.89-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime33.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%

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 theft78.4940.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.13100.00%
Shoplifting31.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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 theft56.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 behaviour24.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-33.33%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

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 offences32.680.00%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.13-33.33%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.15300.00%
Burglary33.5750.00%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

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 offences64.020.00%
Burglary22.680.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%

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
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 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

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 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 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241

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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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 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 7SH 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