Crime Rate in Dudley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dudley

The total recorded crimes in Dudley, UK in July 2025 are around 2,549 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dudley crime rate of 7.88 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 Dudley, encompassing approximately 323,488 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1040) incidents (2.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (259) incidents (1.17% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (229) incidents (-6.53% decrease)
Dudley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Tile Croft with total crimes: 18

Dudley Police Info:

West Midlands Police

How safe is Dudley?

To understand the safety of Dudley, we need to analyze Dudley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Dudley has recorded 28,630 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 88.50 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 179 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 31,146 crimes with a crime rate of 96.28, ranking it 129 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to West Midlands:

    • In 2024, Dudley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Midlands average, with 28630 crimes compared to 51799.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Dudley witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dudley had fewer crimes than the West Midlands average, with 31,146 crimes compared to 53,565. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Dudley witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Dudley is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Midlands, Dudley has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Dudley Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Brierley Hill (242 crimes), and the safest, Norton (37 crimes), is 205 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Dudley.

Similarly, the area of Brierley Hill (191 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Amblecote East (13 crimes), with a difference of 178 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Dudley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Brierley Hill242
St Thomas's232
St James's204
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews189
Castle and Priory184

Safest Wards:

Wordsley56
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath55
Halesowen South50
Kingswinford South39
Norton37

Most Dangerous Areas:

Brierley Hill191
Brockmoor & Woodside158
New Dock & Eve Hill142
Russell's Hall129
Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest117

Safest Areas:

Norton North19
Norton South18
Pedmore Fields16
Halesowen East14
Amblecote East13

Dudley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dudley has recorded 2,549 crimes with crime rate of 7.88 ranking 197th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2024, the total Dudley crimes were 28,630. The crime rate of Dudley in 2024 was 88.50 (year) or 7.38 (month) ranking it 179 danzarous in the UK. Dudley ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dudley were around 31,146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 96.28 (year) or 8.02 (month) ranking 129 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Midlands, Dudley ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Dudley

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Solihull1,726 619,985 621,884 6
Walsall2,531 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell3,278 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry3,185 441,087 341,099 4
Wolverhampton2,584 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham15,196 1168,980 1173,610 1

Dudley 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 1040 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 259 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1012 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (256 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1037 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (278 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (868 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (283 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (992 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (313 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 873 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 246 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (870 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (296 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 858 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 239 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (856 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (328 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (959 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (363 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (881 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (294 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1979 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 164.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 217 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025180
June 2025200
May 2025189
April 2025217
March 2025185
February 2025150
January 2025147
December 2024168
November 2024186
October 2024177
September 2024179
August 20241

A total of 10246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 931.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1040 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251040
June 20251012
May 20251037
April 2025868
March 2025992
February 2025873
January 2025870
December 2024858
November 2024856
October 2024959
September 2024881

A total of 1421 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025129
June 2025123
May 2025149
April 2025134
March 2025119
February 2025109
January 2025128
December 2024120
November 2024142
October 2024144
September 2024124

A total of 2076 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 188.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 231 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025197
June 2025230
May 2025190
April 2025231
March 2025230
February 2025152
January 2025134
December 2024124
November 2024172
October 2024221
September 2024195

A total of 333 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202533
May 202525
April 202530
March 202518
February 202526
January 202533
December 202435
November 202425
October 202439
September 202437

A total of 1424 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025144
June 2025128
May 2025155
April 2025124
March 2025150
February 2025107
January 2025121
December 2024118
November 202496
October 2024150
September 2024130
August 20241

A total of 557 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202565
May 202532
April 202548
March 202560
February 202554
January 202544
December 202441
November 202455
October 202462
September 202444
August 20241

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20259
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 20249

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202519
April 202512
March 202512
February 202516
January 202510
December 202410
November 20244
October 202412
September 20247

A total of 3155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 286.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 363 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025259
June 2025256
May 2025278
April 2025283
March 2025313
February 2025246
January 2025296
December 2024239
November 2024328
October 2024363
September 2024294

A total of 516 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202539
May 202539
April 202541
March 202540
February 202556
January 202542
December 202463
November 202444
October 202445
September 202449
August 20241

A total of 462 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202546
May 202539
April 202553
March 202534
February 202546
January 202533
December 202437
November 202426
October 202441
September 202455

A total of 1478 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025159
June 2025127
May 2025132
April 2025104
March 2025142
February 2025116
January 2025125
December 2024135
November 2024135
October 2024137
September 2024165
August 20241

A total of 2261 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 205.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 245 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025229
June 2025245
May 2025204
April 2025223
March 2025223
February 2025197
January 2025170
December 2024172
November 2024193
October 2024180
September 2024225

High Crime Locations Dudley in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order4
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3
Drugs3
Burglary3
Bicycle theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Tile Croft (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Robbery1
Burglary1
4. Hill Bank (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Robbery1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2

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