STEPPING STONES, DY8 1JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 1JY

STEPPING STONES, DY8 1JY, Dudley has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.28 per 1,000 population. This DY8 1JY 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 1JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 1JY, encompassing approximately 1859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 1JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tile Croft with total crimes: 15
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

STEPPING STONES, DY8 1JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.28333.33%
Shoplifting136.99160.00%
Burglary26.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.61-25.00%
Public order11.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.22-36.36%
Vehicle crime43.7633.33%
Shoplifting42.15-76.47%
Public order22.15100.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1721.51183.33%
Violence and sexual offences119.1422.22%
Criminal damage and arson35.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.9112.50%
Shoplifting64.84-25.00%
Public order23.23100.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.3760.00%
Shoplifting84.3060.00%
Vehicle crime34.3050.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.91-28.57%
Shoplifting52.69-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson42.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1550.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Burglary11.08-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.59-79.03%
Violence and sexual offences76.99-22.22%
Burglary33.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6243.5624.00%
Violence and sexual offences933.3412.50%
Burglary64.84500.00%
Public order13.230.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5034.41284.62%
Violence and sexual offences826.8960.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1319.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.690.00%
Robbery31.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20243
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20245
June 20244
May 202417
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 202413
December 202362
November 202350
October 202313

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tile Croft
    Total15
    Shoplifting13
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ridge Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Junction Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pebble Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chiltern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bedcote Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Stepping Stones
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burnt Oak Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Stourbridge Junction
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1