LEA VALE ROAD, DY8 2DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 2DS

LEA VALE ROAD, DY8 2DS, Dudley has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.46 per 1,000 population. This DY8 2DS 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 2DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 2DS, encompassing approximately 2310 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 2DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • A451 with total crimes: 4
  • Eton Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Dene Road with total crimes: 1

LEA VALE ROAD, DY8 2DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.460.00%
Shoplifting20.87-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.8933.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.03-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.09140.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.1933.33%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting54.76150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.160.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Public order10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.87-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.7650.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Shoplifting31.30-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.63-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences33.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

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
Shoplifting169.52433.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

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 offences54.33400.00%
Shoplifting32.16-50.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.790.00%
Vehicle crime32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231

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 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233

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 1 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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A451
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Eton Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Dene Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Foxfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1