Total Crime Rate
33.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Allan Close area has the 46th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote , and the 320th 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 Allan Close (DY8 4BB) in the last 12 months was 33.3 per 1,000 residents and was 32.4% lower than the Amblecote average (49.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 3 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 33.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Allan Close (DY8 4BB), the main crime hotspot is near Audnam. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Amblecote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Magnolia Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brooklands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | A461 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Carol Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Carol Gardens | Under investigation |
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