Total Crime Rate
20.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Studley Gate area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Norton , and the 165th 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 Studley Gate (DY8 3RR) in the last 12 months was 20.2 per 1,000 residents and was 55.6% 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 3 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 15.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Studley Gate (DY8 3RR), the main crime hotspot is near Lyttelton Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 17 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Tudor Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Gigmill Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gigmill Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Swan Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cobden Street | — |
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