WHITNEY AVENUE, DY8 4QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 4QB

WHITNEY AVENUE, DY8 4QB, Dudley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population. This DY8 4QB 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 4QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 4QB, encompassing approximately 3492 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY8 4QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridgnorth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Wollaston Court with total crimes: 1

WHITNEY AVENUE, DY8 4QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.58-50.00%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Public order10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.30900.00%
Burglary42.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.3075.00%
Vehicle crime32.00200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.30-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.150.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.72-20.00%
Public order41.15100.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.87-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences51.7225.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.00-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.44-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences72.00250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.58100.00%
Burglary22.29-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-71.43%
Public order10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.58-22.22%
Shoplifting42.00-33.33%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.870.00%
Shoplifting62.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 4 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
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

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

  • 1. Bridgnorth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Wollaston Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kings Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vestry Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Hamilton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gladstone Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Blakeney Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Firmstone Street
    Total1
    Other theft1