Total Crime Rate
36.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blake Hall Close area has the 51st lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote , and the 361st 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 Blake Hall Close (DY5 3NU) in the last 12 months was 36.6 per 1,000 residents and was 25.8% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 87.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blake Hall Close (DY5 3NU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lexington Green, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Shadymoor Drive (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Amblecote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Aldgate Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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