BALMORAL ROAD, DY8 5HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5HX

BALMORAL ROAD, DY8 5HX, Dudley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5HX, encompassing approximately 2839 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 5HX 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
  • Ashwood Avenue with total crimes: 1

BALMORAL ROAD, DY8 5HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.06-40.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.4725.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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 offences44.58-33.33%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Other theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.23-14.29%
Shoplifting32.11200.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

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 offences75.28600.00%
Vehicle crime22.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.11200.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In February 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 offences43.52300.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Shoplifting20.70-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.17150.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.76-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime22.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-66.67%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 offences64.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 offences63.520.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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.

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July 20241
June 20241

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

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June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

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June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

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May 20242
January 20241

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.

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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.

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November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 5HX 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. Ashwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Marlborough Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1