OLD MEETING ROAD, WV14 8HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8HB

OLD MEETING ROAD, WV14 8HB, Dudley has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV14 postcode area, which has experienced 510 crimes and a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV14 8HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8HB, encompassing approximately 3434 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV14 8HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canal Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • B4483 with total crimes: 2

OLD MEETING ROAD, WV14 8HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.570.00%
Vehicle crime42.910.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.1550.00%
Burglary51.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-77.78%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.81-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson95.24350.00%
Public order42.6233.33%
Vehicle crime41.1633.33%
Burglary31.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.40136.36%
Shoplifting57.57150.00%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-40.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Robbery10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.19-26.67%
Vehicle crime53.20150.00%
Public order41.46100.00%
Other theft41.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.44-6.25%
Possession of weapons34.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Other theft10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.7745.45%
Burglary54.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.99-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson43.200.00%
Public order41.16-20.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.23130.00%
Public order56.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-42.86%
Other theft31.160.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.9175.00%
Vehicle crime72.04250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04200.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.90-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.3733.33%
Other theft41.160.00%
Public order31.1650.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20244
June 202418
May 202426
April 202411
March 202415
February 202416
January 202411
December 202323
November 202310
October 202315
September 202324

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV14 8HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Canal Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. B4483
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Gough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chaucer Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dimmocks Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fullwoods End
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. The Paddock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Penwood Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Spencer Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Douglas Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Eachus Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1