KENSINGTON GARDENS, DY8 5HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5HS

KENSINGTON GARDENS, DY8 5HS, Dudley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5HS 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 5HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5HS, encompassing approximately 1977 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 5HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Tack Farm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hyperion Road with total crimes: 2

KENSINGTON GARDENS, DY8 5HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.560.00%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.53-25.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.06100.00%
Burglary22.02100.00%
Shoplifting21.01-33.33%
Robbery11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.54200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.5450.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Shoplifting21.01-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.54150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.53100.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.530.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20244

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 5HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tack Farm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hyperion Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Meadowpark Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1