DY8 4HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 4HZ

DY8 4HZ, Dudley has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.44 per 1,000 population. This DY8 4HZ 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 4HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 4HZ, encompassing approximately 2616 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 4HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Withymoor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Churchill Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Elgin Close with total crimes: 1

DY8 4HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.44-50.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.12300.00%
Vehicle crime23.06100.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 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 offences21.15-81.82%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.26-21.43%
Burglary24.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.350.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

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 offences76.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68-33.33%
Drugs20.760.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In February 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 offences74.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6850.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.59-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.44-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.290.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Public order10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 202411
April 202414
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Withymoor Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Churchill Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elgin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trefoil Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Church Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1