Total Crime Rate
18.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wolverhampton Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Coseley , and the 132nd 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 Wolverhampton Road (DY3 1QX) in the last 12 months was 18.1 per 1,000 residents and was 79.5% lower than the Coseley average (88.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 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 Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 58.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wolverhampton Road (DY3 1QX), the main crime hotspot is near Poppy Fields. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coseley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wolverhampton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Round Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Poppy Fields | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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