WV14 8XQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8XQ

WV14 8XQ, Dudley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8XQ 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 8XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8XQ, encompassing approximately 2440 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV14 8XQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Gough Road with total crimes: 2
  • Yew Tree Lane with total crimes: 2

WV14 8XQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.740.00%
Public order32.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.61150.00%
Vehicle crime44.100.00%
Burglary31.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.6433.33%
Public order21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Burglary10.82-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-50.00%
Burglary31.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-25.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1520.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.97400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0525.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.28-20.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.10-16.67%
Public order12.050.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.10-40.00%
Other crime12.460.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.47-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson84.10300.00%
Vehicle crime53.28400.00%
Public order22.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Burglary10.82-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.830.00%
Burglary34.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Gough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Yew Tree Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Fullwoods End
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Iron Foundry Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Biddings Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hinchliffe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Havacre Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greensand Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. The Paddock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1