Total Crime Rate
39.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Parkes Hall Road area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory , and the 394th 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 Parkes Hall Road (DY1 3RH) in the last 12 months was 39.0 per 1,000 residents and was 71.1% 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 , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Parkes Hall Road (DY1 3RH), the main crime hotspot is near Elwell Crescent. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 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 | Burglary | Heath Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Bramble Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Roper Way | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Shearing Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rosemary Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosemary Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosemary Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Elm Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Beech Green | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shearing Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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