BRAMBLESIDE, DY8 5XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5XL

BRAMBLESIDE, DY8 5XL, Dudley has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5XL 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 5XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5XL, encompassing approximately 3703 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY8 5XL 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

BRAMBLESIDE, DY8 5XL 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 Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.02133.33%
Robbery23.780.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62400.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

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 offences127.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.2425.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime42.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08100.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%

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 offences158.3715.38%
Burglary54.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-20.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.21160.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5166.67%
Vehicle crime11.35-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

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 offences54.32-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.860.00%
Burglary32.43200.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.40-18.18%
Vehicle crime52.430.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 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 offences116.7537.50%
Vehicle crime52.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.54-33.33%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.29-38.46%
Public order52.16400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35400.00%
Burglary31.35-40.00%
Shoplifting30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.750.00%
Burglary53.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249
April 202415
March 202413
February 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 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
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 5XL 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. Villa Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Oak Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. A461
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Marlbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lyndhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crystal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alwen Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Swan Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1