MILFORD CLOSE, DY8 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5RB

MILFORD CLOSE, DY8 5RB, Dudley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.71 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5RB 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 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5RB, encompassing approximately 3231 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 5RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guardians Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Rose Cottage Drive with total crimes: 1

MILFORD CLOSE, DY8 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7128.57%
Anti-social behaviour12.79-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8816.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.17300.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-60.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.26-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.860.00%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.43-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.17400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55150.00%
Vehicle crime31.55-25.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1925.00%
Vehicle crime43.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1960.00%
Vehicle crime52.48400.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.71-37.50%
Burglary21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.74100.00%
Shoplifting63.09100.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences54.95-37.50%
Shoplifting31.55200.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.880.00%
Burglary22.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

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 5RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Guardians Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Manor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rose Cottage Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cooknell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hollyhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dowells Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1