DY8 4AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 4AH

DY8 4AH, Dudley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population. This DY8 4AH 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 4AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 4AH, encompassing approximately 4148 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DY8 4AH area, explore the DY8 4AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DY8 4AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flint Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Argyle Close with total crimes: 3
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 3

DY8 4AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.7818.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.3437.50%
Shoplifting22.650.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.62-27.27%
Drugs21.930.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.51-26.67%
Vehicle crime52.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.03114.29%
Other theft33.62200.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Public order10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.5816.67%
Burglary31.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5820.00%
Vehicle crime51.4566.67%
Shoplifting41.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.10-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.21300.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Other theft20.72-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0650.00%
Other theft51.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202411
June 20248
May 202411
April 202415
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 4AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Flint Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Argyle Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Brook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Audnam
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Allan Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ensall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Essington Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Smallshire Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Keir Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stewkins
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lyndhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crystal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alwen Street
    Total1
    Burglary1