VERNIER AVENUE, DY6 8SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8SA

VERNIER AVENUE, DY6 8SA, Dudley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8SA 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 8SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8SA, encompassing approximately 2309 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 8SA 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

VERNIER AVENUE, DY6 8SA 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 offences78.2316.67%
Shoplifting53.03400.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%

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 offences65.20-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.600.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.36233.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.790.00%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Shoplifting10.87-75.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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 offences46.0633.33%
Shoplifting41.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73200.00%
Burglary11.30-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.330.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

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 offences31.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.06-20.00%
Shoplifting21.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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 offences56.0666.67%
Public order22.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.03-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 202311

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

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

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 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY6 8SA 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. Wrens Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bromley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kendall Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lerwick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Albermarle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Robin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1