SOUTHERN CLOSE, DY6 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8HS

SOUTHERN CLOSE, DY6 8HS, Dudley has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.68 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8HS 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 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8HS, encompassing approximately 2173 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 8HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guardians Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Westcott Close with total crimes: 2
  • Burrows Road with total crimes: 1

SOUTHERN CLOSE, DY6 8HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.68-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Drugs11.380.00%

In July 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 offences118.2822.22%
Vehicle crime35.060.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.740.00%
Public order44.14300.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.220.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.36266.67%
Vehicle crime25.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-80.00%
Burglary10.46-80.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary59.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3066.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.760.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.90-20.00%
Burglary31.84200.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In December 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 offences54.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.30100.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.6050.00%
Burglary22.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202411
June 20249
April 202411
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Guardians Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Westcott Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Burrows Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Smalman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1