LINKS DRIVE, DY8 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 2AP

LINKS DRIVE, DY8 2AP, Dudley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.30 per 1,000 population. This DY8 2AP 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 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 2AP, encompassing approximately 1886 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 2AP 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
  • Fairways Avenue with total crimes: 2

LINKS DRIVE, DY8 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.30300.00%
Burglary32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In June 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 offences33.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.3033.33%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.120.00%
Other crime11.590.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.06100.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary31.5950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.180.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 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
March 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 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 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 2AP 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. Fairways Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Dene Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Fairways Close
    Total1
    Burglary1