WENTWORTH ROAD, DY8 4SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 4SD

WENTWORTH ROAD, DY8 4SD, Dudley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.66 per 1,000 population. This DY8 4SD 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 4SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 4SD, encompassing approximately 3279 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 4SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Apley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 2
  • Durham Road with total crimes: 2

WENTWORTH ROAD, DY8 4SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences63.66-40.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.49233.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-60.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.57150.00%
Public order41.52300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4010.00%
Shoplifting23.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.05300.00%
Other crime31.220.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4942.86%
Other theft23.050.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.27-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-50.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.49-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2233.33%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6237.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.350.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.400.00%
Burglary52.440.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20243
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Apley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Durham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Firmstone Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wentworth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Waveney Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Keir Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1