Crime Rate in Belle Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belle Vale

The total recorded crimes in Belle Vale, Dudley, UK in July 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belle Vale crime rate of 1.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Belle Vale, encompassing approximately 74,718 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Belle Vale Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Whitehall Road with total crimes: 7
  • Grammar School Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is Belle Vale?

To understand the safety of Belle Vale, we need to analyze Belle Vale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Belle Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 1177 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Belle Vale witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Belle Vale experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dudley average, with 1,309 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Belle Vale witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, Belle Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Belle Vale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Belle Vale has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 1.61 ranking 8th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Belle Vale crimes were 1,177. The crime rate of Belle Vale in 2024 was 23.38 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belle Vale were around 1,309 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.60 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belle Vale)CrimesRank (Belle Vale)CrimesRank (Belle Vale)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews189 42,254 22,494 2
St Thomas's232 22,229 32,448 3
St James's204 32,025 51,786 6
Castle and Priory184 52,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North154 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett121 71,255 71,465 7
Coseley East103 101,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood109 91,062 101,137 11
Gornal85 12974 121,236 10
Sedgley67 171,029 111,027 12
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton86 11844 15931 15
Amblecote62 19794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath55 21892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town78 13881 14988 14
Cradley and Wollescote72 14744 19666 21
Hayley Green and Cradley South70 15566 22566 24
Pedmore and Stourbridge East68 16796 16919 16
Halesowen North66 18765 18866 18
Wordsley56 20711 20833 19
Halesowen South50 22680 21805 20
Norton37 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South39 23491 24568 23

Belle Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202522
May 20254
April 202510
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202546
May 202544
April 202532
March 202541
February 202539
January 202542
December 202432
November 202436
October 202436
September 202439

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20258
April 202512
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202517
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20248
September 202414

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 202511
December 20248
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 202515
April 202526
March 202519
February 202519
January 202523
December 202412
November 202422
October 202426
September 202414

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
October 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Belle Vale in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Belle Vale postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Whitehall Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Grammar School Lane (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ankerdine Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Downing Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
8. Pickersleigh Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Halesowen Bus Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hales Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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