WESTCOTT CLOSE, DY6 8NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8NJ

WESTCOTT CLOSE, DY6 8NJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8NJ 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 8NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8NJ, encompassing approximately 1552 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 8NJ 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
  • Brierley Hill Road with total crimes: 1

WESTCOTT CLOSE, DY6 8NJ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.80-61.54%
Vehicle crime23.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.9562.50%
Vehicle crime28.380.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.31300.00%
Public order35.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.44100.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-81.82%
Other crime21.290.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In April 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 offences1110.9557.14%
Vehicle crime37.0950.00%
Public order11.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-83.33%
Burglary10.64-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary719.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.5116.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.870.00%
Other crime22.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.870.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.66-30.77%
Vehicle crime25.800.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.828.33%
Criminal damage and arson48.38100.00%
Burglary22.58100.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.73100.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.82-14.29%
Public order47.73300.00%
Other theft32.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.170.00%
Possession of weapons39.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202413
June 20248
May 20242
April 202411
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Guardians Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Westcott Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brierley Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Weir Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Smalman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1