Total Crime Rate
44.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Acton Drive area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gornal , and the 443rd lowest 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 Acton Drive (DY3 2UW) in the last 12 months was 44.0 per 1,000 residents and was 32.7% lower than the Gornal average (65.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 33.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Acton Drive (DY3 2UW), the main crime hotspot is near Orchard Grove. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gornal| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Orchard Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ladbrook Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Askew Bridge Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Brick Kiln Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Barr Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Orchard Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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