DY8 5BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5BZ

DY8 5BZ, Dudley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5BZ 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 5BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5BZ, encompassing approximately 3421 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DY8 5BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lymsey Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Rothesay Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Seaton Place with total crimes: 1

DY8 5BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.92-40.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

In July 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 offences54.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7220.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.75200.00%
Shoplifting61.75500.00%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.3450.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.75-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.92200.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-66.67%
Public order10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 5BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lymsey Croft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Rothesay Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Seaton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Marlborough Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Rose Cottage Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dowells Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Ingatestone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1