Total Crime Rate
38.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Butterfly Mews area has the 52nd highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote , and the 385th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Butterfly Mews (DY8 4BY) in the last 12 months was 38.6 per 1,000 residents and was 21.8% 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 6 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). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Butterfly Mews (DY8 4BY), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | The Houx | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Flint Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Magnolia Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridge Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridge Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Acorn Grove | Under investigation |
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