Crime Rates at Birchfield Crescent, Stourbridge, DY9 9BX

Birchfield Crescent area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cradley North & Wollescote , and the 485th lowest crime rate of 1,012 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 Birchfield Crescent (DY9 9BX) in the last 12 months was 48.5 per 1,000 residents and was 15.6% lower than the Cradley North & Wollescote average (57.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 37.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Birchfield Crescent (DY9 9BX), the main crime hotspot is near Amos Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.