Crime Rates at Sedgefield Close, Dudley, DY1 2UU

Sedgefield Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory , and the 210th lowest crime rate of 1,012 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 Sedgefield Close (DY1 2UU) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 81.9% lower than the Castle & Priory average (131.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sedgefield Close (DY1 2UU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Charlecote Drive, where police recorded 35 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Peak Drive (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.