DY6 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8AS

DY6 8AS, Dudley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8AS 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 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8AS, encompassing approximately 2541 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DY6 8AS area, explore the DY6 8AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 8AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 3

DY6 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6275.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.51200.00%
Public order22.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.87-42.86%
Vehicle crime33.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.4140.00%
Public order65.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36300.00%
Shoplifting11.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.48-56.52%
Public order33.93200.00%
Shoplifting31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-75.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.9243.75%
Criminal damage and arson49.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57300.00%
Vehicle crime31.57-57.14%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.8045.45%
Vehicle crime76.30133.33%
Public order22.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.66-31.25%
Vehicle crime34.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.9960.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.30100.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.66-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour33.9350.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-40.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.620.00%
Vehicle crime55.120.00%
Public order31.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.990.00%
Vehicle crime55.120.00%
Other theft31.970.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410
April 202423
March 202416
February 202411
January 202416
December 202310
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY6 8AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elm Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Furber Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Manor Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Water Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Orchard Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maple Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rowan Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laburnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. The Lych Gate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wartell Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1