DY6 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8BQ

DY6 8BQ, Dudley has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.94 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8BQ, encompassing approximately 2931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY6 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

DY6 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.9460.00%
Shoplifting85.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.73100.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.190.00%
Other theft33.41200.00%
Shoplifting21.02-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Public order10.68-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5766.67%
Shoplifting93.41800.00%
Public order43.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.50-71.43%
Public order62.05200.00%
Other theft42.05100.00%
Burglary11.36-87.50%
Shoplifting10.34-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.64162.50%
Burglary87.16300.00%
Shoplifting52.7366.67%
Public order21.71100.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.14-11.11%
Shoplifting32.73200.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0750.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.5050.00%
Other crime24.09100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.19-46.67%
Shoplifting62.730.00%
Burglary32.05-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.28200.00%
Shoplifting65.120.00%
Burglary52.05400.00%
Vehicle crime31.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246
April 202421
March 20248
February 20249
January 202412
December 20238
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20249
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 3. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Summer Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Market Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Inglewood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Manor Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Water Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Orchard Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oak Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Regent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chelsea Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wartell Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1