DOUGLAS ROAD, WV14 8HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8HP

DOUGLAS ROAD, WV14 8HP, Dudley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.16 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8HP 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 8HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8HP, encompassing approximately 3125 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV14 8HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaucer Close with total crimes: 2
  • Edge Street with total crimes: 2
  • Dimmocks Avenue with total crimes: 2

DOUGLAS ROAD, WV14 8HP 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.80-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.60-63.64%
Burglary21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.52166.67%
Public order22.560.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.92144.44%
Criminal damage and arson37.0450.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.72-30.77%
Other theft32.880.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.768.33%
Possession of weapons14.160.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.04-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson43.84-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.68-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson54.16150.00%
Burglary31.600.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.56155.56%
Public order37.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime42.88100.00%
Burglary41.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.0036.36%
Public order34.8050.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.040.00%
Vehicle crime33.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 202411
May 202422
April 20249
March 202413
February 202412
January 202413
December 202323
November 20239
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chaucer Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Edge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dimmocks Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Paddock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Penwood Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Spencer Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Douglas Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Eachus Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Martin Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1