Total Crime Rate
24.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sedgley Road West area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle & Priory , and the 223rd 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 Sedgley Road West (DY4 8AD) in the last 12 months was 24.4 per 1,000 residents and was 82.0% lower than the Castle & Priory average (135.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sedgley Road West (DY4 8AD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near A4168, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Waterfield Close (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Castle & Priory| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Waterfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oaksherd Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | A4168 | Under investigation |
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