Total Crime Rate
11.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Walker Avenue area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cradley North & Wollescote , and the 65th 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 Walker Avenue (DY9 9EA) in the last 12 months was 11.0 per 1,000 residents and was 83.8% 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Walker Avenue (DY9 9EA), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 9 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 | Walker Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Carlton Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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