Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Arcal Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gornal , and the 185th 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 High Arcal Road (DY3 3AP) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 66.7% lower than the Gornal average (65.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary 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 ( -80.0% YoY).
In the area around High Arcal Road (DY3 3AP), the main crime hotspot is near Kipling Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Browning Road | Under investigation |
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