DY8 2AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 2AB

DY8 2AB, Dudley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.19 per 1,000 population. This DY8 2AB 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 2AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 2AB, encompassing approximately 3080 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DY8 2AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • A451 with total crimes: 4
  • Baylie Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hanbury Hill with total crimes: 2

DY8 2AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.19166.67%
Vehicle crime32.600.00%
Shoplifting20.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.2233.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.3050.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.92-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-33.33%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.49140.00%
Burglary33.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.97-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 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 offences75.19600.00%
Shoplifting52.27150.00%
Burglary31.620.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.220.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Shoplifting30.97-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-71.43%
Burglary10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.87133.33%
Shoplifting72.27-56.25%
Other theft12.270.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting167.47433.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.19-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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 offences53.90150.00%
Shoplifting31.62-50.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.970.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 202412
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 202316
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
March 20241
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 2AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A451
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Baylie Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hanbury Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1