BRACKEN PARK GARDENS, DY8 5SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5SZ

BRACKEN PARK GARDENS, DY8 5SZ, Dudley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.06 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5SZ 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 5SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5SZ, encompassing approximately 3299 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY8 5SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flint Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Argyle Close with total crimes: 3
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 3

BRACKEN PARK GARDENS, DY8 5SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0610.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.330.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.03200.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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 offences83.3333.33%
Other theft12.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.85-25.00%
Public order31.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In April 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 offences84.85-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.420.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Burglary20.61-60.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.00180.00%
Burglary54.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5250.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.33-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.85-46.15%
Vehicle crime62.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

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 offences137.88-18.75%
Other theft43.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Burglary20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.4923.08%
Vehicle crime34.850.00%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4018.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.940.00%
Burglary31.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Public order30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.580.00%
Possession of weapons33.330.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 202414
February 20245
January 20247
December 202313
November 202316
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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