Total Crime Rate
6.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heath Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Lye & Stourbridge North , and the 27th 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 Heath Lane (DY8 1RQ) in the last 12 months was 6.8 per 1,000 residents and was 92.0% lower than the Lye & Stourbridge North average (85.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -93.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heath Lane (DY8 1RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Linden Drive. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lye & Stourbridge North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Prospect Row | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Prospect Row | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Prospect Row | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Prospect Row | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Farlands Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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