DY6 8WT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 8WT

DY6 8WT, Dudley has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This DY6 8WT 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 8WT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 8WT, encompassing approximately 1284 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 8WT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Furber Place with total crimes: 2
  • Ploverdale Crescent with total crimes: 1

DY6 8WT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences35.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Public order11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.12-16.67%
Other theft23.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Shoplifting21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.3420.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.670.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.57-54.55%
Shoplifting33.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-60.00%
Public order11.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.2583.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.89300.00%
Vehicle crime23.11-75.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime815.57700.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.670.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting26.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56-60.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.890.00%
Public order22.34100.00%
Burglary21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.56-50.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34100.00%
Public order11.56-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-50.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.90300.00%
Vehicle crime33.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.34-71.43%
Burglary21.560.00%
Other theft11.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.240.00%
Other theft35.450.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Shoplifting22.340.00%
Public order11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Furber Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ploverdale Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Robin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1