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

Overview of Crime in DY8 2AJ

NORTON ROAD, DY8 2AJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This DY8 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 2AJ, encompassing approximately 2812 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Links Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Dene Road with total crimes: 1

NORTON ROAD, DY8 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-25.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.13300.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary41.7833.33%
Other theft11.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.8450.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Shoplifting11.07-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Norton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Links Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Dene Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairways Close
    Total1
    Burglary1