Crime Rate in Belle Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belle Vale

The total recorded crimes in Belle Vale, Dudley, UK in March 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belle Vale crime rate of 1.49 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (5.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Belle Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Belle Vale has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dudley)CrimesRank (Dudley)CrimesRank (Dudley)
Brierley Hill224 22,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews233 12,254 22,494 2
St Thomas's170 62,229 32,448 3
Lye and Stourbridge North197 31,840 61,955 5
Castle and Priory179 52,179 42,221 4
St James's195 42,025 51,786 6
Brockmoor and Pensnett105 91,255 71,465 7
Sedgley113 71,029 111,027 12
Coseley East102 101,158 91,255 9
Gornal79 13974 121,236 10
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood87 121,062 101,137 11
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton93 11844 15931 15
Amblecote61 20794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath67 17892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town71 15881 14988 14
Halesowen South72 14680 21805 20
Pedmore and Stourbridge East62 18796 16919 16
Cradley and Wollescote67 16744 19666 21
Halesowen North62 19765 18866 18
Wordsley49 21711 20833 19
Norton44 22519 23617 22
Hayley Green and Cradley South44 23566 22566 24
Kingswinford South37 24491 24568 23

Belle Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20248
September 202414
July 20247
June 202432
May 202411
April 20249

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
March 20259
February 20253
January 202511
December 20248
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202539
January 202542
December 202432
November 202436
October 202436
September 202439
July 202435
June 202468
May 202444
April 202433

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
October 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410
July 202411
June 202420
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
July 202411
June 202414
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202519
January 202523
December 202412
November 202422
October 202426
September 202414
July 202421
June 202438
May 202413
April 202415

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Belle Vale in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
4. Halesowen Bus Station (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Whitestone Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Furnace Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Whitehall Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stourbridge Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Melbourne Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Coombs Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1

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