Crime Rates at Albert Street, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 4HP

Albert Street area has the 41st lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brockmoor & Pensnett , and the 477th highest 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 Albert Street (DY5 4HP) in the last 12 months was 55.4 per 1,000 residents and was 40.5% lower than the Brockmoor & Pensnett average (93.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 41.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Albert Street (DY5 4HP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hollies Street, where police recorded 153 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Milton Street (26 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.