Crime Rates at Derwent Close, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 4QA

Derwent Close area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Brockmoor & Pensnett , and the 408th lowest crime rate of 1,012 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 Derwent Close (DY5 4QA) in the last 12 months was 40.1 per 1,000 residents and was 58.2% lower than the Brockmoor & Pensnett average (95.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 29.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Derwent Close (DY5 4QA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Commonside, where police recorded 76 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Birbeck Place (35 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.