CENTRAL DRIVE, WV14 8JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8JE

CENTRAL DRIVE, WV14 8JE, Dudley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8JE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV14 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV14 8JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8JE, encompassing approximately 2458 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV14 8JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaucer Close with total crimes: 3
  • Edge Street with total crimes: 2
  • Galbraith Close with total crimes: 2

CENTRAL DRIVE, WV14 8JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.91-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson52.85-44.44%
Burglary22.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.61-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson95.29350.00%
Public order23.660.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.20144.44%
Burglary28.950.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.54-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.66200.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order10.81-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.580.00%
Public order46.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.397.14%
Criminal damage and arson56.1025.00%
Public order32.0350.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.36-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.69100.00%
Burglary21.63100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.76-23.08%
Vehicle crime54.0725.00%
Burglary32.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.1744.44%
Vehicle crime45.29300.00%
Public order31.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-33.33%
Burglary10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202413
May 202422
April 20249
March 202415
February 202415
January 202414
December 202320
November 202310
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Chaucer Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Edge Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Galbraith Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Eachus Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Causeway Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Fountain Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dimmocks Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Martin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Growers Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Old End Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1