LEAFORD WAY, DY6 8RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8RR

LEAFORD WAY, DY6 8RR, Dudley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8RR 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 8RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8RR, encompassing approximately 2776 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DY6 8RR 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
  • Rose Avenue with total crimes: 4

LEAFORD WAY, DY6 8RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2016.67%
Shoplifting52.52400.00%
Burglary31.80200.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.04-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.29333.33%
Public order44.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.200.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.32100.00%
Shoplifting41.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In January 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 offences55.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.68-16.67%
Public order21.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences63.96-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 202413
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Randall Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Lydgate Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rose Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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
  • 11. The Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1