DY8 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 4BL

DY8 4BL, Dudley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This DY8 4BL 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 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 4BL, encompassing approximately 2379 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 4BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawbush Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • King William Street with total crimes: 1
  • Amelas Close with total crimes: 1

DY8 4BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.46500.00%
Robbery12.520.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.5233.33%
Other theft21.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-60.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-75.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6671.43%
Criminal damage and arson45.04100.00%
Burglary21.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.94100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.46-30.00%
Vehicle crime32.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.56-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson24.200.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.30175.00%
Vehicle crime44.6233.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.6850.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.400.00%
Public order53.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20249
April 202412
March 20247
February 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

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
April 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 4BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hawbush Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. King William Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Amelas Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Villa Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Oak Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. A461
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Marlbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lyndhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Swan Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Whitworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Perivale Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1