RICHARDSON DRIVE, DY8 4DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 4DW

RICHARDSON DRIVE, DY8 4DW, Dudley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This DY8 4DW 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 4DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 4DW, encompassing approximately 3783 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 4DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 2
  • Durham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cheshire Close with total crimes: 2

RICHARDSON DRIVE, DY8 4DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.02-52.94%
Burglary42.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.14183.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.490.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Public order10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.97-57.14%
Drugs31.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-40.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.610.00%
Vehicle crime53.70400.00%
Burglary21.32100.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.610.00%
Other crime33.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.3475.00%
Public order23.70100.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.29-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.53-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.34160.00%
Shoplifting43.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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 offences54.23-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.3233.33%
Vehicle crime31.06-25.00%
Other theft20.79-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.93-20.00%
Other theft62.11200.00%
Vehicle crime41.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.550.00%
Burglary52.640.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202417
June 20246
May 202414
April 202414
March 202414
February 20248
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Durham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cheshire Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Audnam
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wentworth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Waveney Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Essington Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Smallshire Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meadowpark Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Keir Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stewkins
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Allan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crystal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1