Total Crime Rate
35.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rodway Close area has the 48th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote , and the 342nd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rodway Close (DY5 2NA) in the last 12 months was 35.1 per 1,000 residents and was 28.8% lower than the Amblecote average (49.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rodway Close (DY5 2NA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Winding Mill North, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Walker Avenue (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Amblecote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Astons Fold | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Southview Ridge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Callcott Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Callcott Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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