RUFFORD ROAD, DY9 7LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY9 7LT

RUFFORD ROAD, DY9 7LT, Dudley has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.40 per 1,000 population. This DY9 7LT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY9 postcode area, which has experienced 216 crimes and a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY9 7LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY9 7LT, encompassing approximately 2078 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DY9 7LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tile Croft with total crimes: 15
  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Romsley Road with total crimes: 2

RUFFORD ROAD, DY9 7LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.40160.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.26266.67%
Public order25.29-33.33%
Burglary10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.6625.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.41-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Public order31.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.110.00%
Burglary53.850.00%
Shoplifting42.41-76.47%
Public order21.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1717.80183.33%
Violence and sexual offences88.18-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour43.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.99120.00%
Shoplifting65.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.89200.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.0360.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.85-58.33%
Vehicle crime42.41300.00%
Burglary31.9250.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.99140.00%
Shoplifting55.77-61.54%
Public order32.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.03-79.37%
Violence and sexual offences56.26-61.54%
Burglary22.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6340.9026.00%
Violence and sexual offences1330.3285.71%
Burglary46.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5029.84257.14%
Violence and sexual offences724.06-36.36%
Public order13.37-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1421.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.740.00%
Public order65.290.00%
Other theft32.890.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Robbery21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 202411
March 20245
February 202412
January 20245
December 202313
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20245
June 20244
May 202417
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 202413
December 202363
November 202350
October 202314

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY9 7LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tile Croft
    Total15
    Shoplifting13
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hatfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Junction Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barn Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Stepping Stones
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Red Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stourbridge Junction
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Holcroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chawnhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lutley Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. A4036
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1