MERIDEN AVENUE, DY8 4QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 4QP

MERIDEN AVENUE, DY8 4QP, Dudley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population. This DY8 4QP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY8 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY8 4QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 4QP, encompassing approximately 3428 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 4QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Wollaston Court with total crimes: 2
  • Fir Grove with total crimes: 2

MERIDEN AVENUE, DY8 4QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.83900.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.920.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.6775.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.08-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.1750.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.960.00%
Public order41.75100.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In March 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
Shoplifting64.67-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences41.75-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.04-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.04100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.12300.00%
Shoplifting72.330.00%
Robbery12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.0875.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.04-71.43%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
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 offences75.83-36.36%
Shoplifting42.04-33.33%
Burglary31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.58175.00%
Shoplifting63.21-33.33%
Burglary31.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.420.00%
Burglary42.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.170.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 202311
September 20234

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
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wollaston Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fir Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Duncombe Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gladstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Blakeney Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meriden Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1