Total Crime Rate
69.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stoney Lane area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Netherton & Holly Hall , and the 375th 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 Stoney Lane (DY2 0AD) in the last 12 months was 69.1 per 1,000 residents and was 24.0% lower than the Netherton & Holly Hall average (90.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 38.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stoney Lane (DY2 0AD), the main crime hotspot is near Ashfield Crescent. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Netherton & Holly Hall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Stoney Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lea Bank Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pavilion Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Cradley Road | Under investigation |
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