WV14 8YP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8YP

WV14 8YP, Dudley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8YP 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 8YP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8YP, encompassing approximately 2566 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV14 8YP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkes Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Dimmocks Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Brunel Drive with total crimes: 2

WV14 8YP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.45-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour22.730.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.47-28.00%
Public order47.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5650.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-60.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.7038.89%
Vehicle crime59.740.00%
Public order41.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56100.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.6963.64%
Burglary27.01100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.91-42.11%
Public order44.29300.00%
Drugs31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Robbery10.780.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.69-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson37.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-60.00%
Burglary20.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9533.33%
Burglary41.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.9735.29%
Public order48.96100.00%
Burglary41.56300.00%
Other crime31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.3030.77%
Other crime36.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary10.78-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.528.33%
Burglary45.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.350.00%
Burglary44.670.00%
Other theft31.560.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202418
June 202425
May 202418
April 202411
March 202419
February 202423
January 202423
December 202317
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8YP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parkes Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Dimmocks Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brunel Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Norton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sarah Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Painters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Douglas Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Regent Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Batmans Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1