Total Crime Rate
49.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dimmocks Avenue area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Coseley , and the 498th 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 Dimmocks Avenue (WV14 8YQ) in the last 12 months was 49.6 per 1,000 residents and was 44.0% lower than the Coseley average (88.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dimmocks Avenue (WV14 8YQ), the main crime hotspot is near Fountain Lane. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coseley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Milton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wagstaff Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bradley'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Dimmocks Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dimmocks Avenue | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Fountain Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Perivale Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Philip Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eachus Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eachus Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eachus Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brooklyn Grove | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Church Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Fountain Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Earl Street | Awaiting court outcome |
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