Crime Rates at Musk Lane West, Dudley, DY3 2UJ

Musk Lane West area has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gornal , and the 233rd highest crime rate of 1,012 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 Musk Lane West (DY3 2UJ) in the last 12 months was 99.0 per 1,000 residents and was 49.7% higher than the Gornal average (66.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 66.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Musk Lane West (DY3 2UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Prices Road. Police recorded 94 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.