Crime Rates at Verdun Crescent, Dudley, DY2 7QX

Verdun Crescent area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St. James's , and the 363rd 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 Verdun Crescent (DY2 7QX) in the last 12 months was 36.8 per 1,000 residents and was 77.4% lower than the St. James's average (162.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 24.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Verdun Crescent (DY2 7QX), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 129 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.