THE PORTWAY, DY6 8HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8HL

THE PORTWAY, DY6 8HL, Dudley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8HL, encompassing approximately 3681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 8HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rose Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Inglewood Close with total crimes: 3

THE PORTWAY, DY6 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1642.86%
Burglary42.72100.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.54-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.98-12.50%
Shoplifting71.90250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9050.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In June 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 offences84.89700.00%
Vehicle crime22.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.54-60.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.53150.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-80.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.53-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Shoplifting20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.26100.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.63-50.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.07-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3575.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Other crime31.090.00%
Burglary10.81-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.72300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 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

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rose Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Elm Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Inglewood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Kendall Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Maple Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rowan Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Standhills Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laburnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Compton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Broadfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. The Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Seafield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1