OAK PARK ROAD, DY8 5YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5YL

OAK PARK ROAD, DY8 5YL, Dudley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5YL 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 5YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5YL, encompassing approximately 4296 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DY8 5YL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flint Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Argyle Close with total crimes: 3
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 3

OAK PARK ROAD, DY8 5YL 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.7540.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.4211.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.33200.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.42-30.77%
Vehicle crime32.09-25.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.98-13.33%
Vehicle crime43.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.8250.00%
Other theft33.49200.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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 offences105.35233.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.3325.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.93-72.73%
Public order20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences115.8222.22%
Vehicle crime52.56150.00%
Shoplifting41.160.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.96-10.00%
Other theft22.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.47-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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 offences106.05150.00%
Vehicle crime52.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-40.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Public order10.23-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.160.00%
Public order40.930.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202410
June 20249
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
February 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
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
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20245
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 5 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 5YL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Flint Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Argyle Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Brook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Audnam
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Allan Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sandfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Poplars
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ensall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stewkins
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. King William Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Oak Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Marlbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lyndhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crystal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alwen Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1