NORTON ROAD, DY8 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 2AF

NORTON ROAD, DY8 2AF, Dudley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.80 per 1,000 population. This DY8 2AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY8 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY8 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 2AF, encompassing approximately 3158 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • A451 with total crimes: 4
  • Heathfield Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

NORTON ROAD, DY8 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.8033.33%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-33.33%
Public order10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.48-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.02140.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.75200.00%
Shoplifting51.90150.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Public order10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.90-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.800.00%
Shoplifting30.95-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-57.14%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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 offences74.75133.33%
Shoplifting72.22-56.25%
Other theft12.220.00%

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
Shoplifting167.28433.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.07-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.07350.00%
Shoplifting32.85-50.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.75-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.220.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 202412
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 202316
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243

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

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A451
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Heathfield Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Witton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Baylie Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bernwall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Western Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belbroughton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1