Crime Rates at Saltwells Lane, Dudley, DY2 0AP

Saltwells Lane area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Lye & Stourbridge North , and the 493rd highest 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 Saltwells Lane (DY2 0AP) in the last 12 months was 52.8 per 1,000 residents and was 31.1% lower than the Lye & Stourbridge North average (76.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 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 Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Saltwells Lane (DY2 0AP), the main crime hotspot is near Daphne Pool Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.