Total Crime Rate
65.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wombourne Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Sedgley , and the 399th highest 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 Wombourne Close (DY3 3SB) in the last 12 months was 65.9 per 1,000 residents and was 7.3% lower than the Sedgley average (71.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 41.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wombourne Close (DY3 3SB), the main crime hotspot is near Gospel End Street. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sedgley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Caswell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wombourne Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Royston Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Royston Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wombourne Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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