Total Crime Rate
42.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Apley Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town , and the 424th 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 Apley Road (DY8 4PA) in the last 12 months was 42.1 per 1,000 residents and was 47.5% lower than the Wollaston & Stourbridge Town average (80.3 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Apley Road (DY8 4PA), the main crime hotspot is near Apley Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wollaston & Stourbridge Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wentworth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Nash Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wentworth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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