THE CASTINGS, WV14 8SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8SY

THE CASTINGS, WV14 8SY, Dudley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8SY 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 8SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8SY, encompassing approximately 3358 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WV14 8SY Crime Hotspots

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

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

THE CASTINGS, WV14 8SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.76-30.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Burglary31.19200.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.36-41.18%
Vehicle crime12.98-66.67%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.8370.00%
Public order55.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0642.86%
Other theft22.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-87.50%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.85300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.3816.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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 offences65.96-33.33%
Other theft51.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.47200.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.66-36.84%
Robbery23.570.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.83111.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.49-33.33%
Public order21.19100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 202417
May 202410
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 202415
December 202312
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 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
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 8SY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nailors Fold
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Parklands Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Poole Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Yew Tree Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hall Green Street
    Total1
    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. Hilly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1