Crime Rates at The Woodlands, Stourbridge, DY8 2RA

The Woodlands area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Norton , and the 124th 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 The Woodlands (DY8 2RA) in the last 12 months was 16.5 per 1,000 residents and was 57.8% lower than the Norton average (39.0 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Woodlands (DY8 2RA), the main crime hotspot is near Melrose Avenue, with 3 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.