The total recorded crimes in Dudley, Dudley in January 2025 are around 2,155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dudley crime rate of 6.66 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Brierley Hill (233 crimes), and the safest, Kingswinford South (25 crimes), is 208 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Dudley.
Similarly, the area of Brierley Hill (188 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wall Heath (11 crimes), with a difference of 177 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Dudley.
| Brierley Hill | 233 |
| St Thomas's | 167 |
| Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews | 165 |
| Castle and Priory | 159 |
| St James's | 152 |
| Wordsley | 48 |
| Kingswinford North and Wall Heath | 45 |
| Halesowen North | 43 |
| Wollaston and Stourbridge Town | 42 |
| Kingswinford South | 25 |
| Brierley Hill | 188 |
| Brockmoor & Woodside | 132 |
| New Dock & Eve Hill | 100 |
| Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest | 96 |
| Russell's Hall | 94 |
| Kingswinford South | 18 |
| Withymoor Village | 17 |
| Wollaston | 15 |
| Ashwood | 14 |
| Wall Heath | 11 |
In January 2025 the Dudley has recorded 2,155 crimes with crime rate of 6.66 ranking 166th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 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
| City | January 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (West Midlands) | Crimes | Rank (West Midlands) | Crimes | Rank (West Midlands) | |
| Solihull | 1,484 | 6 | 19,985 | 6 | 21,884 | 6 |
| Walsall | 2,317 | 5 | 32,801 | 4 | 33,099 | 5 |
| Sandwell | 2,857 | 3 | 38,740 | 5 | 40,962 | 3 |
| Coventry | 2,879 | 4 | 41,087 | 3 | 41,099 | 4 |
| Wolverhampton | 2,304 | 2 | 32,370 | 2 | 33,152 | 2 |
| Birmingham | 12,974 | 1 | 168,980 | 1 | 173,610 | 1 |
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 Drugs (1 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1081 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 268 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1900 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (484 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 10 |
| December 2024 | 10 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 12 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
A total of 1616 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 230.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 408 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 170 |
| December 2024 | 172 |
| November 2024 | 193 |
| October 2024 | 180 |
| September 2024 | 225 |
| July 2024 | 268 |
| June 2024 | 408 |
A total of 274 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 33 |
| December 2024 | 35 |
| November 2024 | 25 |
| October 2024 | 39 |
| September 2024 | 37 |
| July 2024 | 41 |
| June 2024 | 64 |
A total of 411 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 94 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 44 |
| December 2024 | 41 |
| November 2024 | 55 |
| October 2024 | 62 |
| September 2024 | 44 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 70 |
| June 2024 | 94 |
A total of 361 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 80 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 42 |
| December 2024 | 63 |
| November 2024 | 44 |
| October 2024 | 45 |
| September 2024 | 49 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 37 |
| June 2024 | 80 |
A total of 2243 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 320.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 484 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 296 |
| December 2024 | 239 |
| November 2024 | 328 |
| October 2024 | 363 |
| September 2024 | 294 |
| July 2024 | 239 |
| June 2024 | 484 |
A total of 1026 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 146.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 236 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 128 |
| December 2024 | 120 |
| November 2024 | 142 |
| October 2024 | 144 |
| September 2024 | 124 |
| July 2024 | 132 |
| June 2024 | 236 |
A total of 1127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 140.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 280 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 125 |
| December 2024 | 135 |
| November 2024 | 135 |
| October 2024 | 137 |
| September 2024 | 165 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 149 |
| June 2024 | 280 |
A total of 1096 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 137.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 310 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 121 |
| December 2024 | 118 |
| November 2024 | 96 |
| October 2024 | 150 |
| September 2024 | 130 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 170 |
| June 2024 | 310 |
A total of 317 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 78 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 33 |
| December 2024 | 37 |
| November 2024 | 26 |
| October 2024 | 41 |
| September 2024 | 55 |
| July 2024 | 47 |
| June 2024 | 78 |
A total of 7405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1057.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1900 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 870 |
| December 2024 | 858 |
| November 2024 | 856 |
| October 2024 | 959 |
| September 2024 | 881 |
| July 2024 | 1081 |
| June 2024 | 1900 |
A total of 1513 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 216.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 442 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 134 |
| December 2024 | 124 |
| November 2024 | 172 |
| October 2024 | 221 |
| September 2024 | 195 |
| July 2024 | 225 |
| June 2024 | 442 |
A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 10 |
| October 2024 | 10 |
| September 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
A total of 1471 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 183.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 402 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 147 |
| December 2024 | 168 |
| November 2024 | 186 |
| October 2024 | 177 |
| September 2024 | 179 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 211 |
| June 2024 | 402 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dudley postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 30 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Total | 23 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 20 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |