HEATH LANE, DY8 1BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 1BB

HEATH LANE, DY8 1BB, Dudley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population. This DY8 1BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY8 postcode area, which has experienced 287 crimes and a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY8 1BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 1BB, encompassing approximately 2871 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DY8 1BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • A451 with total crimes: 4
  • Baylie Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

HEATH LANE, DY8 1BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5760.00%
Shoplifting22.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In July 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 offences55.5725.00%
Shoplifting41.7433.33%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.18-33.33%
Shoplifting31.39-75.00%
Burglary21.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.10140.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.180.00%
Burglary42.0933.33%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.22100.00%
Shoplifting52.09150.00%
Burglary31.740.00%
Public order11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.4850.00%
Shoplifting21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.570.00%
Other theft41.39300.00%
Shoplifting31.39-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-75.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.57-11.11%
Shoplifting72.79-56.25%
Other theft12.440.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.19433.33%
Violence and sexual offences95.5712.50%
Public order43.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.57300.00%
Shoplifting32.79-50.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.97-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04200.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-50.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.440.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 202412
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 202316
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 1BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A451
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Baylie Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hanbury Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Foxfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1