BIRCHGATE, DY9 8XN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY9 8XN

BIRCHGATE, DY9 8XN, Dudley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This DY9 8XN 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 8XN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY9 8XN, encompassing approximately 2808 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DY9 8XN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashfield Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Coppice Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Drummond Road with total crimes: 1

BIRCHGATE, DY9 8XN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1966.67%
Burglary33.5650.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.99-25.00%
Burglary22.14-33.33%
Other theft20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-87.50%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.3960.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.85500.00%
Shoplifting32.140.00%
Burglary31.07-25.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.19-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.8525.00%
Burglary41.780.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.550.00%
Burglary43.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.77125.00%
Burglary33.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Robbery20.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.56-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.4875.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashfield Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Coppice Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pearson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Park View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Careless Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wynall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oldnall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Birchfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1