Total Crime Rate
68.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Corbyn Road area has the 62nd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory , and the 378th highest 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 Corbyn Road (DY1 2JY) in the last 12 months was 68.3 per 1,000 residents and was 49.5% lower than the Castle & Priory average (135.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 48.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 76.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Corbyn Road (DY1 2JY), the main crime hotspot is near Woodstock Close. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Castle & Priory| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodstock Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Corbyn Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Scotts Green Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Enstone Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Enstone Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Enstone Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Enstone Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Spring Parklands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Osprey Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kestrel Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Kestrel Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Kestrel Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Enstone Road | — |
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