THE VILLAGE, DY6 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8AY

THE VILLAGE, DY6 8AY, Dudley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8AY, encompassing approximately 1943 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Furber Place with total crimes: 2

THE VILLAGE, DY6 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2014.29%
Vehicle crime24.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.75-12.50%
Vehicle crime33.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Shoplifting21.03100.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.8014.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.12200.00%
Public order31.5450.00%
Other crime31.540.00%
Shoplifting11.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.20-50.00%
Shoplifting33.60200.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.4040.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.06300.00%
Vehicle crime32.06-57.14%
Other theft11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.8366.67%
Vehicle crime75.14133.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.60-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.75-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.090.00%
Possession of weapons21.540.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Other theft11.03-66.67%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.14100.00%
Other theft32.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-33.33%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.2614.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.1250.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order11.03-75.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.32-30.00%
Public order43.600.00%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.43-23.08%
Public order45.14-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.0633.33%
Other theft32.0650.00%
Shoplifting21.540.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.430.00%
Public order56.690.00%
Vehicle crime32.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 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 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 202414
March 202410
February 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 8AY 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. Furber Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Water Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Lych Gate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wartell Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1