Crime Rate in Belle Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belle Vale

The total recorded crimes in Belle Vale, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belle Vale crime rate of 1.47 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Belle Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Cavalier Drive with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Belle Vale has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 1.79 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belle Vale)CrimesRank (Belle Vale)CrimesRank (Belle Vale)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews179 42,254 22,494 2
St James's199 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's198 32,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory165 52,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North153 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett133 71,255 71,465 7
Coseley East83 121,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood105 91,062 101,137 11
Gornal59 20974 121,236 10
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton84 10844 15931 15
Sedgley79 131,029 111,027 12
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town84 11881 14988 14
Amblecote69 18794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath68 19892 13901 17
Cradley and Wollescote74 14744 19666 21
Halesowen North74 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East73 17796 16919 16
Halesowen South73 16680 21805 20
Wordsley48 22711 20833 19
Hayley Green and Cradley South54 21566 22566 24
Norton47 23519 23617 22
Kingswinford South44 24491 24568 23

Belle Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20248
September 202414
July 20247
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 202511
December 20248
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410
July 202411
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 488 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202532
March 202541
February 202539
January 202542
December 202432
November 202436
October 202436
September 202439
July 202435
June 202468
May 202444

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202526
March 202519
February 202519
January 202523
December 202412
November 202422
October 202426
September 202414
July 202421
June 202438
May 202413

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
July 202411
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
October 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
October 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Belle Vale in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. Cavalier Drive (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Walton Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Furnace Hill (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
6. Whitehall Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Haden Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A459 (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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