DY8 2JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 2JH

DY8 2JH, Dudley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This DY8 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 2JH, encompassing approximately 2661 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 2JH 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

DY8 2JH 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 offences46.39100.00%
Shoplifting41.50300.00%
Other theft41.500.00%
Robbery21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.130.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-75.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.64-16.67%
Shoplifting41.88-55.56%
Burglary31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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
Shoplifting911.27800.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.38200.00%
Burglary32.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.250.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.010.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.5133.33%
Other theft21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.38-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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
Shoplifting74.51-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences32.63-50.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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
Shoplifting98.64350.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.3820.00%
Other theft32.2550.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5125.00%
Shoplifting21.88-77.78%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.270.00%
Vehicle crime63.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.250.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 2JH 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. The Steeples
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Furlongs
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Eton Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Foxfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1