Total Crime Rate
18.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025King William Street area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote , and the 136th 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 King William Street (DY8 4EU) in the last 12 months was 18.2 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower than the Amblecote average (49.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around King William Street (DY8 4EU), the main crime hotspot is near Villa Street. Police recorded 14 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 | Vehicle crime | Carol Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Carol Gardens | Under investigation |
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