Total Crime Rate
16.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Silvester Way area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote , and the 112th 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 Silvester Way (DY5 3FG) in the last 12 months was 16.5 per 1,000 residents and was 66.5% lower than the Amblecote average (49.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Silvester Way (DY5 3FG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lakeside Court, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hawbush Road (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Amblecote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Hawbush Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lakeside Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Northwood Way | Under investigation |
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