DARKHOUSE LANE, WV14 8XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8XH

DARKHOUSE LANE, WV14 8XH, Dudley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.48 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8XH 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 8XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8XH, encompassing approximately 2675 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 8XH 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

DARKHOUSE LANE, WV14 8XH 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 offences107.480.00%
Public order33.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2210.00%
Vehicle crime44.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.3442.86%
Vehicle crime53.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-33.33%
Drugs20.750.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.480.00%
Vehicle crime42.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-40.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.87300.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.4816.67%
Other theft52.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87200.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.11-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.35-41.67%
Vehicle crime22.62100.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences127.48-7.69%
Robbery24.490.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.96-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.86300.00%
Vehicle crime52.99150.00%
Public order21.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Burglary10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.8436.36%
Burglary35.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences117.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 202312
November 202313
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 8XH 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. Biddings Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hinchliffe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Havacre Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rainbow Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greensand Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Paddock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1