DY9 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY9 8AF

DY9 8AF, Dudley has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.69 per 1,000 population. This DY9 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY9 8AF, encompassing approximately 3504 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

DY9 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Bank with total crimes: 10
  • Lewis Road with total crimes: 6
  • Union Street with total crimes: 5

DY9 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.69-14.29%
Shoplifting105.14-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson92.8512.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.570.00%
Vehicle crime32.2850.00%
Public order20.86-66.67%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2221.1222.22%
Violence and sexual offences216.28-43.24%
Criminal damage and arson85.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.28-27.27%
Public order62.28100.00%
Vehicle crime21.71-33.33%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3725.1142.31%
Shoplifting1810.56260.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.1422.22%
Criminal damage and arson63.1450.00%
Other theft41.710.00%
Public order31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-62.50%
Burglary30.8650.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.8336.84%
Anti-social behaviour97.42350.00%
Vehicle crime82.57300.00%
Shoplifting52.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-42.86%
Other theft41.14300.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.7011.76%
Criminal damage and arson75.4275.00%
Burglary42.0033.33%
Possession of weapons41.140.00%
Public order31.14-25.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-60.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1712.276.25%
Vehicle crime54.850.00%
Other theft41.43300.00%
Public order41.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1433.33%
Burglary31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.860.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.13-11.11%
Burglary34.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.86100.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.13-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.14133.33%
Burglary52.00400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-50.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Public order30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.98-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Other theft30.86-25.00%
Robbery30.860.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.4110.34%
Anti-social behaviour69.13-25.00%
Other theft41.71-20.00%
Public order41.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Burglary10.86-75.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.2652.63%
Anti-social behaviour88.28-27.27%
Public order62.28100.00%
Other theft51.7166.67%
Burglary41.43300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.86-33.33%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.420.00%
Public order33.140.00%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202422
June 202418
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202421
June 202437
May 202426
April 202419
March 202417
February 202416
January 202418
December 202320
November 202332
October 202329
September 202319

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY9 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hill Bank
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 2. Lewis Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Rufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Summer Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Clinic Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cemetery Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Church Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cross Walks
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cross Walks Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Love Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fieldfare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Shepherds Brook Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Overman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Albert Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1