Total Crime Rate
11.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Landsgate area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Norton , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Landsgate (DY8 2SD) in the last 12 months was 11.8 per 1,000 residents and was 74.1% lower than the Norton average (45.5 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Landsgate (DY8 2SD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wimbledon Drive, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Trehernes Drive (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Norton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tye Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wimbledon Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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