DOVE DRIVE, DY8 4LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 4LG

DOVE DRIVE, DY8 4LG, Dudley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population. This DY8 4LG 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 4LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 4LG, encompassing approximately 2409 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 4LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Withymoor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Old Hall Close with total crimes: 2
  • Churchill Drive with total crimes: 2

DOVE DRIVE, DY8 4LG 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 Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.9833.33%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.49-25.00%
Other theft11.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.15-50.00%
Other theft31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.81-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour13.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.6475.00%
Drugs15.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In March 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 offences85.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.32200.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-75.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6442.86%
Vehicle crime44.150.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4016.67%
Vehicle crime42.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.98-14.29%
Burglary32.49200.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.74-22.22%
Burglary12.91-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.470.00%
Burglary33.740.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

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 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 202414
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 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.

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September 20241

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

  • 1. Withymoor Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Old Hall Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Churchill Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Villa Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Perivale Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Rosemoor Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Elgin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1