Total Crime Rate
110.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blackbrook Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Netherton & Holly Hall , and the 191st highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Blackbrook Close (DY2 0HD) in the last 12 months was 110.7 per 1,000 residents and was 21.9% higher 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 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 79.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blackbrook Close (DY2 0HD), the main crime hotspot is near Lodge Crescent. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Lodge Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lodge Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Farm Road | Under investigation |
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