Total Crime Rate
37.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Valley Road area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Halesowen North , and the 368th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Valley Road (B62 9RT) in the last 12 months was 37.2 per 1,000 residents and was 25.2% lower than the Halesowen North average (49.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Valley Road (B62 9RT), the main crime hotspot is near Woodbury Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Halesowen North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Valley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodbury Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hurst Green Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hillbrow Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lilac Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillbrow Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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