DY9 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY9 8BQ

DY9 8BQ, Dudley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.21 per 1,000 population. This DY9 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY9 8BQ, encompassing approximately 298 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY9 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mears Coppice with total crimes: 4
  • Badger Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lynval Road with total crimes: 2

DY9 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft640.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences320.110.00%
Robbery210.050.00%
Public order16.70-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft336.86-62.50%
Public order310.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.0550.00%
Other crime110.050.00%
Possession of weapons13.350.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft840.21166.67%
Violence and sexual offences226.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime26.70100.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft346.91200.00%
Public order310.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.05100.00%
Burglary26.700.00%
Vehicle crime16.700.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson120.11-66.67%
Shoplifting13.350.00%
Other theft13.350.00%
Public order13.350.00%
Vehicle crime13.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.35-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences433.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson313.40200.00%
Public order110.050.00%
Other theft13.350.00%
Burglary13.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences330.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.700.00%
Vehicle crime13.35-50.00%
Shoplifting13.350.00%
Other theft13.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences323.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime210.050.00%
Other theft16.70-66.67%
Shoplifting13.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences636.860.00%
Other theft320.11-25.00%
Other crime110.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences670.3720.00%
Public order520.11400.00%
Other theft416.7533.33%
Burglary213.40100.00%
Shoplifting16.700.00%
Theft from the person13.350.00%
Vehicle crime13.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences546.910.00%
Other theft316.750.00%
Possession of weapons210.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.700.00%
Burglary13.350.00%
Public order13.350.00%
Drugs13.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mears Coppice
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Badger Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Lynval Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bott Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Simeon'S Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1