RIDGEWAY ROAD, DY8 5UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5UD

RIDGEWAY ROAD, DY8 5UD, Dudley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5UD 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 5UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5UD, encompassing approximately 2633 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DY8 5UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Valley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 2

RIDGEWAY ROAD, DY8 5UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.3540.00%
Public order25.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.49-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.80400.00%
Vehicle crime31.9050.00%
Public order31.14200.00%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.4920.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.560.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-75.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.87-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson43.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52100.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.778.33%
Burglary44.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.52-33.33%
Public order31.520.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.56100.00%
Burglary32.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.280.00%
Burglary21.14-33.33%
Public order10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

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 offences127.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime34.56200.00%
Burglary31.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.6314.29%
Criminal damage and arson36.0850.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.257.69%
Other theft25.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.76-33.33%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Public order10.38-80.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.940.00%
Public order52.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 202413
March 202412
February 20246
January 202412
December 202316
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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 2.10 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 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lower Valley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Brook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sandfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. The Poplars
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hawbush Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Marlbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lyndhurst 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
  • 12. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1