Crime Rates at Overman Close, Stourbridge, DY9 7ED

Overman Close area has the 43rd highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote , and the 425th 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 Overman Close (DY9 7ED) in the last 12 months was 42.3 per 1,000 residents and was 14.3% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 266.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Overman Close (DY9 7ED), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 32 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cemetery Road (17 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.