ELMHURST DRIVE, DY6 8LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8LY

ELMHURST DRIVE, DY6 8LY, Dudley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8LY 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 8LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8LY, encompassing approximately 2677 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DY6 8LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Randall Close with total crimes: 4
  • Guardians Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Westcott Close with total crimes: 2

ELMHURST DRIVE, DY6 8LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.60-54.55%
Shoplifting41.87300.00%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2222.22%
Other theft44.110.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

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 offences97.47800.00%
Public order43.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%

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 crime24.11100.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.60100.00%
Shoplifting42.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-80.00%
Burglary10.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

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
Burglary57.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.87400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.87-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.7375.00%
Other theft22.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

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 offences46.35-33.33%
Burglary31.49200.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.850.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

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 offences64.48100.00%
Burglary22.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202411
June 20249
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
January 20243
December 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Randall Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Guardians Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Westcott Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Burrows Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bromley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Seafield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Smalman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1