DY9 8JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY9 8JA

DY9 8JA, Dudley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.04 per 1,000 population. This DY9 8JA 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 8JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY9 8JA, encompassing approximately 2290 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DY9 8JA area, explore the DY9 8JA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DY9 8JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Balds Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sandpiper Close with total crimes: 2

DY9 8JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences810.04-27.27%
Vehicle crime43.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75-25.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In July 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 offences1113.53-15.38%
Vehicle crime44.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-33.33%
Public order31.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.22-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour65.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.620.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Burglary20.87-50.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.5929.41%
Criminal damage and arson49.61300.00%
Burglary41.75100.00%
Vehicle crime31.75200.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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 offences1711.796.25%
Anti-social behaviour37.42200.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.97-40.74%
Vehicle crime66.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.62200.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.59125.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.790.00%
Burglary20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.91-25.00%
Burglary35.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Public order21.31-33.33%
Other crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.2814.29%
Public order36.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Burglary31.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31100.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.53-33.33%
Burglary56.11-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-66.67%
Other theft10.44-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.960.00%
Burglary79.170.00%
Other theft53.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Possession of weapons31.310.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202411
June 202413
May 202422
April 202417
March 202416
February 202427
January 202412
December 202316
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Balds Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sandpiper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Cross Walks Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Love Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Brook Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Valley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. The Dock
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Stour Vale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1