WV14 8JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8JZ

WV14 8JZ, Dudley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.89 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8JZ 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 8JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8JZ, encompassing approximately 818 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV14 8JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4037 with total crimes: 3
  • Eachus Road with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

WV14 8JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.780.00%
Burglary13.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.89200.00%
Vehicle crime33.67200.00%
Other theft23.670.00%
Drugs12.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.78-33.33%
Shoplifting12.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-75.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.89-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.670.00%
Other theft12.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.8911.11%
Vehicle crime712.220.00%
Public order38.56-25.00%
Burglary23.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.2250.00%
Public order411.00100.00%
Burglary24.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.44100.00%
Other theft12.440.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.22-60.00%
Public order27.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.440.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.34400.00%
Vehicle crime318.3450.00%
Burglary33.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.670.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary39.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.67-76.92%
Vehicle crime23.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.2285.71%
Vehicle crime215.89100.00%
Public order12.440.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Robbery11.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.560.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 202315
November 20233
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. A4037
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Eachus Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Brown Lion Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fountain Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Martin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Growers Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1