WESTMINSTER ROAD, DY8 5EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5EA

WESTMINSTER ROAD, DY8 5EA, Dudley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.30 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5EA 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 5EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5EA, encompassing approximately 4238 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 5EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tack Farm Road with total crimes: 3

WESTMINSTER ROAD, DY8 5EA 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.30-37.50%
Shoplifting31.18200.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In July 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 offences83.3060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.95-61.54%
Shoplifting51.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 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 offences136.8444.44%
Other crime33.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7150.00%
Shoplifting30.7150.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In April 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 offences94.95125.00%
Vehicle crime32.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, 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 crime42.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In February 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 offences63.3050.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting20.47-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.54-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.2560.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.89-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.72-22.22%
Shoplifting51.65400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences94.010.00%
Vehicle crime32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 202413
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
December 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 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
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Manor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tack Farm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Seaton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Marlborough Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1