VAUXHALL ROAD, DY8 1EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 1EX

VAUXHALL ROAD, DY8 1EX, Dudley has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.97 per 1,000 population. This DY8 1EX 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 1EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 1EX, encompassing approximately 2803 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

DY8 1EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Market Street with total crimes: 8

VAUXHALL ROAD, DY8 1EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.970.00%
Shoplifting156.780.00%
Public order105.35900.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.140.00%
Other theft41.780.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.36-90.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2627.82188.89%
Violence and sexual offences179.27-5.56%
Public order106.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.57233.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.57250.00%
Other theft22.500.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.84-33.33%
Public order106.42400.00%
Shoplifting93.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.21-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-60.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-83.33%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.8312.50%
Anti-social behaviour89.6360.00%
Shoplifting62.85-60.00%
Burglary62.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.78300.00%
Possession of weapons21.43100.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Other crime20.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.1941.18%
Shoplifting158.56-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour55.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7866.67%
Public order41.78-42.86%
Robbery41.43300.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2122.4775.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.496.25%
Public order76.06250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.50-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-62.50%
Other theft31.07-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Burglary11.07-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.7120.00%
Shoplifting124.28-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson84.28100.00%
Burglary72.8575.00%
Other theft72.50600.00%
Vehicle crime32.50200.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2124.26250.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.13400.00%
Burglary43.57-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.4333.33%
Possession of weapons21.43100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Public order10.36-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.05-35.48%
Burglary77.1340.00%
Shoplifting62.500.00%
Public order62.14100.00%
Vehicle crime32.1450.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-77.78%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.1272.22%
Anti-social behaviour911.0650.00%
Shoplifting63.21-33.33%
Burglary52.1466.67%
Other theft41.78300.00%
Public order31.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.330.00%
Shoplifting96.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.140.00%
Vehicle crime42.140.00%
Public order41.430.00%
Possession of weapons31.430.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 202410
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202426
June 20249
May 20246
April 202415
March 202421
February 202412
January 202421
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202417
June 202418
May 202427
April 202424
March 202417
February 202416
January 202420
December 202320
November 202331
October 202318

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 202412
January 202410
December 20232
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
  • 6. Foster Street East
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ankadine Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Drury Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coventry Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Junction Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ben Nevis Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pebble Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bedcote Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Stepping Stones
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Burnt Oak Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1