Crime Rates at Wexford Close, Dudley, DY1 2UL

Wexford Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory , and the 270th 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 Wexford Close (DY1 2UL) in the last 12 months was 29.4 per 1,000 residents and was 78.3% 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 5 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wexford Close (DY1 2UL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Charlecote Drive, where police recorded 37 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Salisbury Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.