DY8 5SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5SX

DY8 5SX, Dudley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5SX 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 5SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5SX, encompassing approximately 3544 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY8 5SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Flint Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Argyle Close with total crimes: 3

DY8 5SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.499.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.39400.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6437.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.10100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.82-11.11%
Other theft12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2128.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.540.00%
Public order31.4150.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

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 offences73.95-53.33%
Vehicle crime21.98-33.33%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Burglary10.56-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.16150.00%
Burglary74.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.98300.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences63.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.36-30.77%
Vehicle crime72.54133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.62-13.33%
Other theft43.6733.33%
Vehicle crime31.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.187.14%
Vehicle crime44.2333.33%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.030.00%
Burglary43.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 202415
February 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233
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 5SX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Manor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Flint Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Argyle Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Brook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sandfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Poplars
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cooknell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ensall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alwen Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Brierley Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Weir Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1