MELBOURNE CLOSE, DY6 8JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8JH

MELBOURNE CLOSE, DY6 8JH, Dudley has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.21 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8JH 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 8JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8JH, encompassing approximately 2806 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DY6 8JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guardians Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Burrows Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bromley Lane with total crimes: 1

MELBOURNE CLOSE, DY6 8JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences63.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.14-33.33%
Burglary10.71-50.00%

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 offences75.7075.00%
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.560.00%
Public order31.43200.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 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 offences74.99133.33%
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-40.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2166.67%
Burglary21.780.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.21-50.00%
Theft from the person21.070.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.4920.00%
Burglary12.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.8566.67%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.28-70.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.700.00%
Vehicle crime43.560.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Guardians Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Burrows Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bromley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Seafield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Smalman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hollyhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1