HIGGINS AVENUE, WV14 8QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8QW

HIGGINS AVENUE, WV14 8QW, Dudley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8QW 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 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8QW, encompassing approximately 3953 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WV14 8QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside View with total crimes: 4
  • Pirrey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

HIGGINS AVENUE, WV14 8QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences105.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.530.00%
Other theft11.01-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6050.00%
Vehicle crime63.790.00%
Public order61.52500.00%
Other theft31.5250.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
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 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.53-50.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
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 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.79100.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In March 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 offences157.3336.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.32-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.59-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson24.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.84-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.5550.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.31-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.84-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.54133.33%
Shoplifting31.77200.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.360.00%
Public order45.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202415
May 202410
April 202415
March 202415
February 202411
January 202417
December 202318
November 202321
October 202314
September 202320

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hillside View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Pirrey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Harding Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Weddell Wynd
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Legge Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Fieldview Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Billau Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Cox Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Batmans Hill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Purdy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Julie Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1