LOVE LANE, DY8 2DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 2DA

LOVE LANE, DY8 2DA, Dudley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This DY8 2DA 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 2DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 2DA, encompassing approximately 2657 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 2DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • A451 with total crimes: 4
  • Baylie Street with total crimes: 4

LOVE LANE, DY8 2DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.90133.33%
Shoplifting42.630.00%
Other theft31.510.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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
Shoplifting43.76-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.27-70.59%
Violence and sexual offences31.880.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.91183.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.400.00%
Burglary31.1350.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.89200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.260.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-60.00%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.020.00%
Other theft41.88300.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Shoplifting31.13-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences11.13-83.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.27-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences62.630.00%
Other theft12.260.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.17466.67%
Violence and sexual offences66.400.00%
Public order42.260.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.27500.00%
Shoplifting32.26-62.50%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.900.00%
Vehicle crime33.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 202417
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 202317
November 20233
October 20238

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 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
October 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. A451
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Baylie Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hanbury Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Eton Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Foxfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1