JUNCTION ROAD, DY8 1LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 1LB

JUNCTION ROAD, DY8 1LB, Dudley has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.63 per 1,000 population. This DY8 1LB 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 1LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 1LB, encompassing approximately 1679 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 1LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tile Croft with total crimes: 15
  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3

JUNCTION ROAD, DY8 1LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.63240.00%
Shoplifting1310.12160.00%
Burglary27.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In July 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 offences510.12-54.55%
Shoplifting52.9825.00%
Vehicle crime42.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.2937.50%
Vehicle crime46.5533.33%
Shoplifting42.38-76.47%
Public order32.38200.00%
Drugs11.790.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1720.84183.33%
Violence and sexual offences810.12-42.86%
Vehicle crime34.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.67250.00%
Shoplifting68.34-25.00%
Robbery23.570.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.1060.00%
Vehicle crime54.76400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.98-42.86%
Other theft22.380.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.8916.67%
Shoplifting54.17-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour42.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.38200.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Burglary11.19-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.67-79.03%
Violence and sexual offences67.74-33.33%
Burglary43.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.79-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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
Shoplifting6248.2324.00%
Violence and sexual offences936.9212.50%
Burglary65.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.57100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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
Shoplifting5038.11284.62%
Violence and sexual offences829.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.76200.00%
Burglary11.79-66.67%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1323.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.740.00%
Vehicle crime44.760.00%
Burglary32.380.00%
Robbery31.790.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 20245
June 202411
May 20248
April 202414
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 4 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
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
October 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 1LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tile Croft
    Total15
    Shoplifting13
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hatfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ridge Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Junction Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pebble Close
    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. Red Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stourbridge Junction
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1