Total Crime Rate
30.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Moorfield Drive area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale , and the 281st 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 Moorfield Drive (B63 3TQ) in the last 12 months was 30.3 per 1,000 residents and was 67.3% lower than the Belle Vale average (92.8 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moorfield Drive (B63 3TQ), the main crime hotspot is near Whitestone Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Belle Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Whitestone Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Whitestone Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Orchard Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hayseech | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Whitestone Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bloomfield Street North | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Street | Under investigation |
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