DY8 5DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5DX

DY8 5DX, Dudley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.08 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5DX 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 5DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5DX, encompassing approximately 2361 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 5DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 2
  • Sandfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Poplars with total crimes: 2

DY8 5DX 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 offences55.08-44.44%
Vehicle crime22.12100.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7812.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.810.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.81100.00%
Public order13.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.35-42.86%
Public order31.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences75.50-30.00%
Vehicle crime22.960.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Burglary10.85-85.71%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.43150.00%
Burglary74.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27200.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.35-45.45%
Vehicle crime42.540.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.59-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.66150.00%
Other theft32.1250.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.74-7.69%
Vehicle crime35.0850.00%
Burglary21.27-33.33%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.010.00%
Burglary35.500.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sandfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Poplars
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Westcott Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cooknell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alwen Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Brierley Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Weir Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1