DY8 1QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 1QX

DY8 1QX, Dudley has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.59 per 1,000 population. This DY8 1QX 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 1QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 1QX, encompassing approximately 2933 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 1QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

DY8 1QX 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.590.00%
Other theft45.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.16-53.33%
Vehicle crime52.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.237.14%
Other theft35.11200.00%
Shoplifting31.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-83.33%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.637.69%
Anti-social behaviour64.77500.00%
Shoplifting62.05500.00%
Burglary42.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.16116.67%
Public order24.43-33.33%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.82-25.00%
Public order32.050.00%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.700.00%
Other theft41.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.75-42.86%
Theft from the person22.73100.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.917.69%
Burglary64.770.00%
Public order42.05100.00%
Shoplifting11.360.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1862.50%
Other theft44.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.520.00%
Vehicle crime52.730.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 20247
June 202415
May 202414
April 202413
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Baylie Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hanbury Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Burnt Oak Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Swincross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Foxfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1