Crime Rates at Barley Close, Dudley, DY3 1DR

Barley Close area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory , and the 304th 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 Barley Close (DY3 1DR) in the last 12 months was 32.2 per 1,000 residents and was 76.2% 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 3 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barley Close (DY3 1DR), the main crime hotspot is near Glen Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.