DY8 2DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 2DB

DY8 2DB, Dudley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.45 per 1,000 population. This DY8 2DB 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 2DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 2DB, encompassing approximately 2414 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 2DB 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

DY8 2DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.45100.00%
Shoplifting42.480.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

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
Shoplifting43.73-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%

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
Shoplifting54.97-70.59%
Violence and sexual offences32.07-50.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.84183.33%
Violence and sexual offences67.04500.00%
Burglary32.48200.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.14200.00%
Other theft12.48-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.900.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.83-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.830.00%

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 crime34.56200.00%
Shoplifting31.24-66.67%
Other theft21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.21-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences53.7366.67%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.42600.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.70-40.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%

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 offences55.38400.00%
Shoplifting32.07-72.73%
Burglary21.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.350.00%
Vehicle crime34.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 202417
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20249
December 202321
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 2DB 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. Eton Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Dene Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Foxfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1