PLATTS DRIVE, DY8 4YX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 4YX

PLATTS DRIVE, DY8 4YX, Dudley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.81 per 1,000 population. This DY8 4YX 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 4YX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 4YX, encompassing approximately 3555 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 4YX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Audnam with total crimes: 2
  • Allan Close with total crimes: 2
  • Keir Place with total crimes: 1

PLATTS DRIVE, DY8 4YX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.81-58.33%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.62200.00%
Shoplifting23.370.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.53-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.62-8.33%
Vehicle crime63.09500.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.370.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.220.00%
Other crime21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.69100.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6228.57%
Shoplifting42.530.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3416.67%
Vehicle crime51.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4133.33%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.87-14.29%
Other theft51.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41100.00%
Vehicle crime41.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 20244
May 202411
April 202412
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Audnam
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Allan Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Keir Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stewkins
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. King William Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Crystal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1