FORGE ROAD, DY8 1XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 1XF

FORGE ROAD, DY8 1XF, Dudley has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.51 per 1,000 population. This DY8 1XF 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 1XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 1XF, encompassing approximately 3329 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

DY8 1XF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melvyn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bradley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Green Street with total crimes: 4

FORGE ROAD, DY8 1XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.51-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-42.86%
Shoplifting41.20100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.81-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.70250.00%
Public order22.10-33.33%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2125.00%
Public order33.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Other theft20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.11-33.33%
Public order42.40300.00%
Shoplifting41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.60200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.51-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.41-41.67%
Vehicle crime32.10-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.7133.33%
Vehicle crime53.6066.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1180.00%
Vehicle crime32.7050.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Shoplifting10.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.71-58.33%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.30-80.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.51140.00%
Other theft53.60400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248
April 202412
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Melvyn Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bradley Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Green Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kings Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vestry Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Scott'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Albert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1