THE STEEPLES, DY8 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 2HJ

THE STEEPLES, DY8 2HJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.36 per 1,000 population. This DY8 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 2HJ, encompassing approximately 2153 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Red Hill Close with total crimes: 1
  • Swincross Road with total crimes: 1

THE STEEPLES, DY8 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.36300.00%
Shoplifting41.86300.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Burglary21.39100.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-75.00%
Burglary10.46-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.430.00%
Burglary42.79100.00%
Shoplifting41.86-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour11.86-66.67%
Other theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.47800.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.790.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.250.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.640.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.79100.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.46-85.71%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.50-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences43.25-33.33%
Burglary21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.68350.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.1850.00%
Other theft32.790.00%
Burglary21.39-33.33%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.04-33.33%
Other theft31.8650.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Shoplifting21.39-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.860.00%
Vehicle crime74.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.25-25.00%
Public order42.790.00%
Burglary31.86200.00%
Other theft21.39-33.33%
Drugs10.930.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20249
April 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20232
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
December 20231
October 20237

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Red Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Swincross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lutley Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Doctors Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. The Steeples
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. The Furlongs
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Eton Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1