Total Crime Rate
42.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clent View Road area has the 11th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Norton , and the 428th 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 Clent View Road (DY8 3JJ) in the last 12 months was 42.5 per 1,000 residents and was 6.6% 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 7 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 7 (≈ 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clent View Road (DY8 3JJ), the main crime hotspot is near Shenstone Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Norton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Shenstone Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shenstone Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Romany Way | — |
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