MARTIN CLOSE, WV14 8JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8JG

MARTIN CLOSE, WV14 8JG, Dudley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.31 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8JG 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 8JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8JG, encompassing approximately 1826 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV14 8JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4483 with total crimes: 2
  • Chaucer Close with total crimes: 2
  • Edge Street with total crimes: 2

MARTIN CLOSE, WV14 8JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.310.00%
Burglary22.740.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%

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 arson59.31-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.74-70.59%
Public order22.74100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.97-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson89.31700.00%
Burglary24.38100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.7869.23%
Public order212.05100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.0518.18%
Criminal damage and arson37.12-25.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In February 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 offences1111.5010.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.020.00%
Possession of weapons12.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.86-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson45.48100.00%
Public order22.19-33.33%
Burglary11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

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 offences2317.52228.57%
Public order312.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.31-58.82%
Vehicle crime33.83-25.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.8870.00%
Vehicle crime49.31100.00%
Public order32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-33.33%
Burglary11.100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.480.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 202417
May 202422
April 202413
March 202413
February 202411
January 202410
December 202323
November 20237
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

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

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

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