Crime Rates at Wicklow Close, Halesowen, B63 1HX

Wicklow Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hayley Green & Cradley South , and the 110th 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 Wicklow Close (B63 1HX) in the last 12 months was 16.3 per 1,000 residents and was 59.8% lower than the Hayley Green & Cradley South average (40.7 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wicklow Close (B63 1HX), the main crime hotspot is near Mendip Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.