DY6 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8BZ

DY6 8BZ, Dudley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.63 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8BZ 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 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8BZ, encompassing approximately 3009 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DY6 8BZ 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
  • Summer Street with total crimes: 3

DY6 8BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6337.50%
Shoplifting83.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6650.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

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 offences86.98-27.27%
Vehicle crime32.66-50.00%
Shoplifting21.00-77.78%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Public order10.66-75.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.9683.33%
Shoplifting93.65350.00%
Vehicle crime62.99200.00%
Public order41.990.00%
Robbery21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.64-64.71%
Other theft51.99150.00%
Public order41.66100.00%
Shoplifting21.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Burglary10.66-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.9654.55%
Burglary75.65250.00%
Shoplifting52.3366.67%
Vehicle crime31.66-25.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6410.00%
Vehicle crime43.650.00%
Shoplifting31.33200.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6511.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.320.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9812.50%
Other crime22.99100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

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 offences87.97-50.00%
Shoplifting62.660.00%
Burglary21.99-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.62220.00%
Shoplifting65.320.00%
Burglary51.99400.00%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3350.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

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 offences54.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 202417
March 202411
February 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY6 8BZ 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. Summer Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Market Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Regent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chelsea Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wartell Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1