DEVON ROAD, DY8 4SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 4SS

DEVON ROAD, DY8 4SS, Dudley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.56 per 1,000 population. This DY8 4SS 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 4SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 4SS, encompassing approximately 3731 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DY8 4SS 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

DEVON ROAD, DY8 4SS 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 Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.56-33.33%
Burglary31.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9080.00%
Vehicle crime32.41-40.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.0966.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.34-64.29%
Public order31.340.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9740.00%
Vehicle crime33.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.36-9.09%
Other crime32.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8050.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0957.14%
Vehicle crime32.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 offences73.48-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.29166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Public order10.540.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.0233.33%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-72.73%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

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 offences116.1637.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.950.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 offences85.09-11.11%
Burglary52.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%

In September 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 offences97.500.00%
Shoplifting62.410.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 202414
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 202311
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 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
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20235

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 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
September 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20236

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 4SS 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. Hyperion Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cheshire Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Firmstone Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wentworth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Waveney Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smallshire Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Meadowpark Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Keir Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1