DY9 8HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY9 8HZ

DY9 8HZ, Dudley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.09 per 1,000 population. This DY9 8HZ 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 8HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY9 8HZ, encompassing approximately 1833 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY9 8HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Balds Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Love Lane with total crimes: 2

DY9 8HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.0910.00%
Vehicle crime46.0033.33%
Public order32.180.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Robbery21.09100.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons35.450.00%
Public order31.6450.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-60.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.82-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour58.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.730.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Burglary21.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.3658.82%
Burglary414.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.18200.00%
Drugs21.640.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.7321.43%
Anti-social behaviour39.27200.00%
Burglary21.64100.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-66.67%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.73-39.13%
Vehicle crime37.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64200.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.0064.29%
Burglary212.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.09-50.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.1816.67%
Vehicle crime47.64100.00%
Burglary32.180.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.55-25.00%
Burglary31.64-50.00%
Public order21.64-33.33%
Other crime21.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.45-47.83%
Burglary66.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.270.00%
Public order32.18200.00%
Other theft21.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.00187.50%
Burglary512.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.73100.00%
Other theft32.18200.00%
Possession of weapons31.64200.00%
Robbery21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.910.00%
Vehicle crime44.360.00%
Public order22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202410
June 202415
May 202427
April 202417
March 202414
February 202423
January 202414
December 202312
November 202312
October 202323
September 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Balds Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Love Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Brook Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Valley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. The Dock
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Stour Vale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1