Total Crime Rate
38.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Vaughan Trading Estate area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge , and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
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 Vaughan Trading Estate (DY4 7UJ) in the last 12 months was 38.2 per 1,000 residents and was 67.6% lower than the Great Bridge average (117.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vaughan Trading Estate (DY4 7UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Jays Avenue. Police recorded 106 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Great Bridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Amphlett Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cleton Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Haines Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jays Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jays Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dudley Port | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dudley Port | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jays Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Peacock Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jays Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Peacock Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
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