Total Crime Rate
32.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
25.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Foxglove Road area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory , and the 319th 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 Foxglove Road (DY1 3NL) in the last 12 months was 32.7 per 1,000 residents and was 75.1% lower than the Castle & Priory average (131.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Foxglove Road (DY1 3NL), the main crime hotspot is near Marigold Crescent. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dudley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Mulberry Green | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Park Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Harebell Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Bramble Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Harebell Crescent | Offender given a caution |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Harebell Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Mulberry Green | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Burton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Theft from the person | Beech Green | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Marigold Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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