DY8 5YU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY8 5YU

DY8 5YU, Dudley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population. This DY8 5YU 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 5YU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY8 5YU, encompassing approximately 3899 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DY8 5YU area, explore the DY8 5YU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DY8 5YU area, visit the DY8 5YU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY8 5YU 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

DY8 5YU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.6430.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.330.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.56100.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.3625.00%
Other theft22.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.62-33.33%
Other theft32.5650.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Burglary20.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.23150.00%
Burglary63.85500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-33.33%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.87-38.46%
Vehicle crime62.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.67-23.53%
Other theft43.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0350.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-60.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2141.67%
Vehicle crime54.3666.67%
Burglary31.28-25.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Public order10.51-80.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences128.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.080.00%
Public order51.280.00%
Burglary41.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 202415
February 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
October 20235

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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY8 5YU 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. Sandfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. The Poplars
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cooknell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ensall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lyndhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crystal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alwen Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Brierley Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Weir Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1