MURDOCH DRIVE, DY6 9HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6 9HJ

MURDOCH DRIVE, DY6 9HJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This DY6 9HJ 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 9HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY6 9HJ, encompassing approximately 3178 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DY6 9HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Underley Close with total crimes: 1

MURDOCH DRIVE, DY6 9HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5750.00%
Other crime10.94-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.1550.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.090.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.66200.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-25.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In March 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 offences44.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.77200.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.89-71.43%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.830.00%
Robbery12.200.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.66600.00%
Vehicle crime32.20200.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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

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

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY6 9HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Underley Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Regent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chelsea Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wartell Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dawley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1