Total Crime Rate
48.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knowle Hill Road area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Netherton & Holly Hall , and the 494th lowest 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 Knowle Hill Road (DY2 0HP) in the last 12 months was 48.9 per 1,000 residents and was 46.1% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 140.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 140.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knowle Hill Road (DY2 0HP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Talbot Road, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Monarch Way (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Netherton & Holly Hall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alpine Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Trysull Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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