KINGSWAY, DY8 4ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 4ST

KINGSWAY, DY8 4ST, Dudley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This DY8 4ST 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 4ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 4ST, encompassing approximately 3737 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 (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 4ST 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

KINGSWAY, DY8 4ST 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 offences64.28-33.33%
Burglary31.61200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.89125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.41200.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-40.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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 crime55.3525.00%
Public order41.34300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.07-71.43%
Drugs31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.227.69%
Vehicle crime43.750.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
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 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.150.00%
Other crime33.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.8962.50%
Other theft23.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-33.33%
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 offences84.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.82300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.07-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0733.33%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4211.11%
Other theft42.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
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 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.890.00%
Burglary52.410.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 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 20244
May 202414
April 202413
March 202413
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20235

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 4ST 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. Cheshire Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Firmstone Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wentworth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Waveney Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Essington Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Smallshire Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Meadowpark Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Keir Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1