Total Crime Rate
10.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Drew Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cradley North & Wollescote , and the 58th 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 Drew Road (DY9 0UY) in the last 12 months was 10.5 per 1,000 residents and was 84.6% lower than the Cradley North & Wollescote average (67.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Drew Road (DY9 0UY), the main crime hotspot is near Walker Avenue. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cradley North & Wollescote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Hyde | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walker Avenue | Under investigation |
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