Total Crime Rate
103.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wassell Road area has the 15th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cradley North & Wollescote , and the 212th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wassell Road (DY9 9DJ) in the last 12 months was 103.2 per 1,000 residents and was 52.0% higher 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -58.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 41.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 111.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wassell Road (DY9 9DJ), the main crime hotspot is near Ashfield Crescent. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 12 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Wassell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashfield Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Ashfield Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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