DY9 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY9 8AU

DY9 8AU, Dudley has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.54 per 1,000 population. This DY9 8AU 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 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY9 8AU, encompassing approximately 4544 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DY9 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Bank with total crimes: 10
  • Union Street with total crimes: 5
  • Summer Street with total crimes: 4

DY9 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.54-22.22%
Shoplifting104.62-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson62.20-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.32-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.1066.67%
Other crime21.100.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Public order20.44-60.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Robbery10.22-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.71-22.86%
Shoplifting235.9427.78%
Criminal damage and arson105.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.20-27.27%
Public order51.7625.00%
Robbery41.10100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.1525.00%
Shoplifting187.70125.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.9637.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.42-11.11%
Public order41.760.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.407.69%
Criminal damage and arson96.1680.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.98300.00%
Shoplifting81.76700.00%
Vehicle crime51.76400.00%
Public order41.10-20.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.78-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson55.7225.00%
Public order51.1025.00%
Burglary21.10-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-80.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.44-22.86%
Vehicle crime55.94150.00%
Burglary41.10-20.00%
Public order40.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8833.33%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.1075.00%
Burglary57.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.12-16.67%
Burglary54.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.10300.00%
Public order30.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.90-22.58%
Public order55.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.66-11.43%
Public order56.82-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-40.00%
Burglary20.66-77.78%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.840.00%
Burglary97.700.00%
Public order61.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Other theft41.100.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202427
June 202435
May 202428
April 202426
March 202427
February 202435
January 202420
December 202324
November 202331
October 202335

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202423
June 202418
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hill Bank
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 2. Union Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Summer Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Clinic Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Balds Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sandpiper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Church Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cross Walks
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cross Walks Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Love Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Brook Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Valley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leander Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pearson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Park View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Careless Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Albert Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. The Dock
    Total1
    Other theft1