DY8 5XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5XA

DY8 5XA, Dudley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5XA 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 5XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5XA, encompassing approximately 2437 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY8 5XA 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

DY8 5XA 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.03120.00%
Public order24.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.05-37.50%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.03-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.28-16.67%
Other theft22.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.90-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour63.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.46-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Public order31.2350.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-80.00%

In April 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 offences1413.5475.00%
Burglary55.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0525.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.05300.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.2833.33%
Burglary21.64-33.33%
Robbery10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 offences67.39-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4650.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime34.1050.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.4420.00%
Burglary34.92200.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-60.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.670.00%
Vehicle crime54.10400.00%
Other theft42.05300.00%
Shoplifting21.64-33.33%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.900.00%
Public order74.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.870.00%
Shoplifting32.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 202414
March 20248
February 20246
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 202310

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 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20237

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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 5XA 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. Amelas Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Oak Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. A461
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Marlbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lyndhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brierley Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Swan Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Whitworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1