VICARAGE ROAD, DY8 4QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 4QZ

VICARAGE ROAD, DY8 4QZ, Dudley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.89 per 1,000 population. This DY8 4QZ 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 4QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 4QZ, encompassing approximately 3454 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 4QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridgnorth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wollaston Court with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

VICARAGE ROAD, DY8 4QZ 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 Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.890.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.58100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.92800.00%
Vehicle crime22.61-50.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.050.00%
Shoplifting31.16200.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9250.00%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Other crime20.58-33.33%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.16-20.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 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 offences53.76-28.57%
Shoplifting31.45-25.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In February 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 offences75.210.00%
Vehicle crime42.03300.00%
Shoplifting41.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.05133.33%
Robbery12.030.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.47200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-62.50%
Public order10.870.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2114.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.32-50.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
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 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.790.00%
Burglary52.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridgnorth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wollaston Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Hamilton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blakeney Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Firmstone Street
    Total1
    Other theft1