WHITETHORN ROAD, DY8 5XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5XF

WHITETHORN ROAD, DY8 5XF, Dudley has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5XF 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 5XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5XF, encompassing approximately 3401 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY8 5XF 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
  • Allan Close with total crimes: 2

WHITETHORN ROAD, DY8 5XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.23114.29%
Robbery24.410.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.88-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.06400.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9420.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.530.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.53-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-80.00%

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 offences148.5340.00%
Burglary54.12400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 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 offences105.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9466.67%
Other crime11.470.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.41-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.47200.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.470.00%
Burglary33.23200.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.47-15.38%
Vehicle crime53.230.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6430.00%
Vehicle crime53.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.820.00%
Public order52.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.470.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 202414
March 202410
February 20245
January 202411
December 202311
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 5XF 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. Allan Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sandfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. The Poplars
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hawbush Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. King William Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Amelas Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Villa Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Oak Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. A461
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Marlbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lyndhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crystal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alwen Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Swan Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1