Total Crime Rate
47.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tamar Drive area has the 38th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory , and the 475th 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 Tamar Drive (DY3 1DA) in the last 12 months was 47.5 per 1,000 residents and was 64.9% lower than the Castle & Priory average (135.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 141.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tamar Drive (DY3 1DA), the main crime hotspot is near Elwell Crescent. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Castle & Priory| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Roper Way | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tipton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosemary Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosemary Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rosemary Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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