Total Crime Rate
20.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sorrel Walk area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote , and the 168th 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 Sorrel Walk (DY5 2QG) in the last 12 months was 20.3 per 1,000 residents and was 58.9% 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sorrel Walk (DY5 2QG), the main crime hotspot is near Churchward Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Amblecote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Fitzgerald Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Fitzgerald Place | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Fitzgerald Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stamford Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Quantock Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Farndale Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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