SWAN LANE, DY8 5UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5UA

SWAN LANE, DY8 5UA, Dudley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5UA 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 5UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5UA, encompassing approximately 1743 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY8 5UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Valley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sandfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Poplars with total crimes: 2

SWAN LANE, DY8 5UA 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3312.50%
Public order25.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.20-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.590.00%
Public order32.87200.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Burglary21.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.16-33.33%
Burglary32.2950.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.93-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.44-20.00%
Public order42.2933.33%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Burglary21.15-60.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.0825.00%
Burglary58.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.87300.00%
Public order32.290.00%
Other crime11.720.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.6271.43%
Criminal damage and arson36.880.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.33-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.0250.00%
Possession of weapons21.72100.00%
Burglary21.15-33.33%
Public order11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.77-29.41%
Vehicle crime36.88200.00%
Burglary31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.496.25%
Burglary39.75200.00%
Robbery11.720.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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 offences1616.64-15.79%
Vehicle crime39.1850.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Shoplifting21.15-33.33%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.800.00%
Public order510.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.870.00%
Shoplifting32.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 202412
April 202415
March 202412
February 20247
January 202412
December 202317
November 202316
October 202319

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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lower Valley Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sandfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Poplars
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hawbush Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Marlbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brierley Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Weir Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Swan Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Whitworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1