SHAKESPEARE CLOSE, WV14 8SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8SH

SHAKESPEARE CLOSE, WV14 8SH, Dudley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8SH 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 8SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8SH, encompassing approximately 3691 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV14 8SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nailors Fold with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Gough Road with total crimes: 2

SHAKESPEARE CLOSE, WV14 8SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.420.00%
Public order32.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.13-16.67%
Vehicle crime44.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.02125.00%
Vehicle crime64.88200.00%
Public order51.63400.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.60-27.27%
Burglary22.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-88.89%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.58-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour92.98200.00%
Vehicle crime42.44300.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1316.67%
Other theft43.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.4014.29%
Other crime34.3350.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.31-30.00%
Robbery23.790.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.17-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences159.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.060.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202415
June 202418
May 20248
April 202411
March 202414
February 202412
January 202416
December 202314
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nailors Fold
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Gough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Poole Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Yew Tree Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Iron Foundry Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Rainbow Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greensand Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Norton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Painters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Paddock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1