Total Crime Rate
15.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Greyhound Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Norton , and the 101st 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 Greyhound Lane (DY8 3AA) in the last 12 months was 15.3 per 1,000 residents and was 66.4% lower than the Norton average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
In the area around Greyhound Lane (DY8 3AA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Rathmore Close, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Norton Road (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 | Burglary | Carver Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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