NORTON CRESCENT, WV14 8QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8QS

NORTON CRESCENT, WV14 8QS, Dudley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.53 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8QS 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 8QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8QS, encompassing approximately 3953 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV14 8QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yew Tree Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Purdy Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dickens Road with total crimes: 1

NORTON CRESCENT, WV14 8QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.53-55.56%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences94.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.280.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0950.00%
Public order73.04600.00%
Vehicle crime61.770.00%
Other theft31.5250.00%
Burglary10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.82-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour32.02-62.50%
Burglary30.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.08-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.29166.67%
Vehicle crime22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0840.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.54150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-25.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.56-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.83-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson24.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.3535.71%
Criminal damage and arson34.8150.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5875.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.54-42.86%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.58-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0240.00%
Shoplifting31.77200.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.060.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 202413
March 202414
February 202410
January 202416
December 202319
November 202314
October 20238
September 202320

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Yew Tree Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Purdy Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greensand Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Norton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sarah Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Painters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1