PALFREY ROAD, DY8 3RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 3RB

PALFREY ROAD, DY8 3RB, Dudley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population. This DY8 3RB 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 3RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 3RB, encompassing approximately 3271 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 3RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyttelton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Melvyn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bridgnorth Road with total crimes: 4

PALFREY ROAD, DY8 3RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1112.50%
Shoplifting32.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.73100.00%
Burglary32.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 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
Shoplifting75.5075.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.14-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1175.00%
Shoplifting42.14-33.33%
Burglary31.2250.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.830.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.59-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences41.830.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 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
Shoplifting74.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1433.33%
Burglary11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

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
Shoplifting74.89-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.45-45.45%
Burglary31.830.00%
Public order10.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3422.22%
Shoplifting43.36-33.33%
Burglary31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.110.00%
Shoplifting62.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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

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

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 3RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lyttelton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Melvyn Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bridgnorth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Kings Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hamilton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gladstone Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Lawn Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1