THE CRUCIBLE, WV14 8SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8SL

THE CRUCIBLE, WV14 8SL, Dudley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8SL 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 8SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8SL, encompassing approximately 3021 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV14 8SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nailors Fold with total crimes: 3
  • Gough Road with total crimes: 2
  • Poole Crescent with total crimes: 2

THE CRUCIBLE, WV14 8SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.96-11.11%
Public order32.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.63-18.18%
Burglary12.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6137.50%
Vehicle crime33.64200.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 offences85.3033.33%
Burglary22.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.99150.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.62-14.29%
Other theft51.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.96-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.320.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.619.09%
Criminal damage and arson33.97200.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.96-8.33%
Robbery23.640.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.949.09%
Criminal damage and arson63.97200.00%
Vehicle crime31.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-40.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9422.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.640.00%
Burglary31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.980.00%
Possession of weapons11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 202312
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

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
January 20241

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
May 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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 8SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nailors Fold
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Gough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Poole Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Yew Tree Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Iron Foundry Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Biddings Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Havacre Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rainbow Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greensand Drive
    Total1
    Public order1