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

Overview of Crime in DY9 7LU

RUFFORD ROAD, DY9 7LU, Dudley has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.82 per 1,000 population. This DY9 7LU 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 7LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY9 7LU, encompassing approximately 2024 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: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DY9 7LU 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
  • Junction Road with total crimes: 2

RUFFORD ROAD, DY9 7LU 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.82160.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.42200.00%
Public order24.45-33.33%
Robbery10.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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
Shoplifting58.8925.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.48200.00%
Public order31.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.40-37.50%
Burglary52.470.00%
Shoplifting42.47-76.47%
Public order11.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%

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
Shoplifting1718.28183.33%
Violence and sexual offences88.40-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour43.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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 offences1112.35175.00%
Shoplifting65.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.96100.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.8760.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.95-63.64%
Burglary31.9850.00%
Vehicle crime31.48200.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.86175.00%
Shoplifting55.43-61.54%
Public order32.470.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.86-79.37%
Violence and sexual offences46.42-63.64%
Burglary21.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6340.5126.00%
Violence and sexual offences1131.1283.33%
Burglary45.43300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5030.14257.14%
Violence and sexual offences624.70-25.00%
Public order12.96-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1418.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.920.00%
Public order53.950.00%
Vehicle crime32.470.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%

Crime by Type

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 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 202411
March 20244
February 202411
January 20244
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238

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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 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 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 7LU postcode area is presented below.

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