Crime Rates at Gilbeys Close, Stourbridge, DY8 4XU

Gilbeys Close area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote , and the 242nd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Gilbeys Close (DY8 4XU) in the last 12 months was 26.8 per 1,000 residents and was 45.8% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 18.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Gilbeys Close (DY8 4XU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sutton Street, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bridge Street (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.