LAXTON CLOSE, DY6 8RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8RN

LAXTON CLOSE, DY6 8RN, Dudley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8RN 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 8RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8RN, encompassing approximately 2624 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 8RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Randall Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lydgate Road with total crimes: 4
  • Knotts Farm Road with total crimes: 1

LAXTON CLOSE, DY6 8RN 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1050.00%
Shoplifting42.29300.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.1066.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.91-73.33%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.7250.00%
Public order31.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1450.00%
Burglary21.14-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.910.00%
Burglary31.520.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Other theft10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.38-75.00%

In April 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 offences55.33400.00%
Shoplifting41.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52200.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences45.72-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.95-22.22%
Public order22.670.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.33-40.00%
Other theft23.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9115.38%
Anti-social behaviour55.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.380.00%
Burglary34.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 202415
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 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
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Randall Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Lydgate Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Knotts Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wrens Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bromley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kendall Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lerwick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Albermarle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1