Crime Rate in Dudley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dudley

The total recorded crimes in Dudley, UK in February 2026 are around 1,961 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dudley crime rate of 6.06 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (890) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (234) incidents (2.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (155) incidents (-0.64% decrease)
Dudley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 32
  • Vine Street with total crimes: 18
  • Little Potter Street with total crimes: 16

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Dudley has recorded 1,961 crimes with crime rate of 6.06 ranking 180th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Solihull1,447 619,985 621,884 6
Walsall2,267 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell2,793 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry2,772 441,087 341,099 4
Wolverhampton2,051 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham11,968 1168,980 1173,610 1

Dudley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 890 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 234 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (917 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (229 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 970 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 219 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (877 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (184 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (904 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (244 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (979 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (222 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (958 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (192 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1854 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 142.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 231 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202650
January 202662
December 202549
November 202556
October 2025115
September 2025111
August 2025181
July 2025197
June 2025230
May 2025190
April 2025231
March 2025230
February 2025152

A total of 355 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202616
December 202525
November 202527
October 202531
September 202526
August 202536
July 202532
June 202533
May 202525
April 202530
March 202518
February 202526

A total of 2602 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 200.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 245 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026144
January 2026177
December 2025175
November 2025183
October 2025244
September 2025168
August 2025190
July 2025229
June 2025245
May 2025204
April 2025223
March 2025223
February 2025197

A total of 1626 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 125.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026111
January 2026107
December 202598
November 2025102
October 2025154
September 2025140
August 2025106
July 2025144
June 2025128
May 2025155
April 2025124
March 2025150
February 2025107

A total of 12317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 947.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1040 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026890
January 2026917
December 2025970
November 2025877
October 2025904
September 2025979
August 2025958
July 20251040
June 20251012
May 20251037
April 2025868
March 2025992
February 2025873

A total of 3135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 241.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 313 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026234
January 2026229
December 2025219
November 2025184
October 2025232
September 2025222
August 2025180
July 2025259
June 2025256
May 2025278
April 2025283
March 2025313
February 2025246

A total of 1596 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 122.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026107
January 2026117
December 2025138
November 2025103
October 2025118
September 2025111
August 2025122
July 2025159
June 2025127
May 2025132
April 2025104
March 2025142
February 2025116

A total of 2329 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 179.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 217 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026155
January 2026156
December 2025158
November 2025172
October 2025182
September 2025193
August 2025192
July 2025180
June 2025200
May 2025189
April 2025217
March 2025185
February 2025150

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20254
November 20254
October 20252
September 20256
August 20255
July 20257
June 202510
May 20259
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 172 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202610
December 202513
November 202517
October 202514
September 202513
August 20259
July 202513
June 202514
May 202519
April 202512
March 202512
February 202516

A total of 557 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202635
December 202544
November 202540
October 202543
September 202542
August 202544
July 202552
June 202546
May 202539
April 202553
March 202534
February 202546

A total of 660 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202659
December 202549
November 202540
October 202561
September 202546
August 202552
July 202551
June 202565
May 202532
April 202548
March 202560
February 202554

A total of 640 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202642
January 202650
December 202565
November 202553
October 202562
September 202536
August 202560
July 202557
June 202539
May 202539
April 202541
March 202540
February 202556

A total of 1641 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 126.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026103
January 2026131
December 2025130
November 2025143
October 2025132
September 2025123
August 2025116
July 2025129
June 2025123
May 2025149
April 2025134
March 2025119
February 2025109

High Crime Locations Dudley in February 2026

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
2. Vine Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
3. Little Potter Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
4. Hollies Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
5. Prices Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Robbery1
6. Buxton Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Burglary3

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