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

Overview of Crime in WV14 8JF

CENTRAL DRIVE, WV14 8JF, Dudley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8JF, encompassing approximately 2137 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV14 8JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canal Street with total crimes: 5
  • B4483 with total crimes: 2
  • Chaucer Close with total crimes: 2

CENTRAL DRIVE, WV14 8JF 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.7660.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.74-60.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Burglary20.94-50.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Other crime10.94-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.29-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences52.34-76.19%
Burglary42.34100.00%
Other crime21.87100.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.59-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson119.83450.00%
Public order35.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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 offences2618.25100.00%
Shoplifting512.17150.00%
Public order32.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Other theft10.94-66.67%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.91-18.75%
Vehicle crime56.08400.00%
Public order32.34200.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-25.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.49-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.87200.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Burglary10.94-75.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.9145.45%
Criminal damage and arson57.490.00%
Burglary42.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87100.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.83-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.1566.67%
Burglary22.340.00%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.25212.50%
Public order411.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences811.23-55.56%
Vehicle crime43.740.00%
Other crime31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Robbery10.94-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.420.00%
Vehicle crime42.340.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 202411
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 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

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 202421
May 202426
April 202413
March 202416
February 202416
January 202411
December 202325
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Canal Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. B4483
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Chaucer Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sangwin Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Wilson Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beddow Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Spencer Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Douglas Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Eachus Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Martin Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1