Total Crime Rate
69.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Warrens Hall Road area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St. James's , and the 372nd highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Warrens Hall Road (DY2 8DB) in the last 12 months was 69.7 per 1,000 residents and was 57.0% 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 45.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Warrens Hall Road (DY2 8DB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wellfield Gardens, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Edinburgh Road (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In St. James's| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Four Winds Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The School Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakham Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Warrens Hall Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Georges Road | — |
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