Total Crime Rate
18.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southwood Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kingswinford South , and the 132nd 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 Southwood Close (DY6 8JL) in the last 12 months was 18.1 per 1,000 residents and was 51.4% lower than the Kingswinford South average (37.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Southwood Close (DY6 8JL), the main crime hotspot is near Smalman Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kingswinford South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Stream Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lowe Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Portway Close | Under investigation |
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