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

Overview of Crime in DY8 1LH

STEPPING STONES, DY8 1LH, Dudley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.10 per 1,000 population. This DY8 1LH 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 1LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 1LH, encompassing approximately 1712 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY8 1LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tile Croft with total crimes: 15
  • Hickman Street with total crimes: 2
  • Romsley Road with total crimes: 2

STEPPING STONES, DY8 1LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.10160.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.59150.00%
Burglary25.84100.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.5925.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.92-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.8437.50%
Shoplifting46.42-76.47%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Public order21.75100.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

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
Shoplifting1724.52183.33%
Violence and sexual offences89.93-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.67200.00%
Vehicle crime33.500.00%
Other theft21.75-33.33%
Burglary21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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 offences914.6012.50%
Shoplifting65.25-25.00%
Other theft33.5050.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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 offences814.0114.29%
Shoplifting84.6760.00%
Vehicle crime44.67300.00%
Other theft22.34100.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%

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 offences714.01-12.50%
Shoplifting54.09-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour32.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75200.00%
Burglary21.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1319.27-79.03%
Violence and sexual offences87.59-27.27%
Burglary44.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.34200.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6249.0424.00%
Violence and sexual offences1136.20120.00%
Burglary56.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5035.62284.62%
Violence and sexual offences529.19-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.9250.00%
Burglary11.75-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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
Shoplifting1321.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.590.00%
Robbery34.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20244
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20235
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tile Croft
    Total15
    Shoplifting13
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hickman Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ridge Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Junction Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bredon Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Speedwell Gardens
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Bedcote Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Stepping Stones
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1