Total Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Goodrest Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Halesowen South , and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Goodrest Avenue (B62 0HR) in the last 12 months was 10.1 per 1,000 residents and was 83.1% lower than the Halesowen South average (59.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Goodrest Avenue (B62 0HR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ridgacre Road West, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Village Mews (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Halesowen South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ridgacre Road West | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Ridgacre Road West | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ridgacre Road West | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Howley Grange Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lockington Croft | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lombardy Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ridgacre Road West | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Ridgacre Road West | Local resolution |
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