WESTWOOD AVENUE, DY8 3EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 3EQ

WESTWOOD AVENUE, DY8 3EQ, Dudley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This DY8 3EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY8 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY8 3EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 3EQ, encompassing approximately 2371 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 3EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosemary Lane with total crimes: 3
  • St George'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • Manor Lane with total crimes: 1

WESTWOOD AVENUE, DY8 3EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.33133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.950.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.53-25.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.84-75.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.800.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-85.71%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.80-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson12.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.33266.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-40.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%

In October 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 offences54.220.00%
Shoplifting32.11200.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.270.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 3EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rosemary Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. St George'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Manor Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shenstone Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Princes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Maynard Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lavender Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westwood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Maybank Fields
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. The Broadway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1