Crime Rate in Dudley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dudley

The total recorded crimes in Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 2,497 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dudley crime rate of 7.72 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1037) incidents (19.47% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (278) incidents (-1.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (204) incidents (-8.52% decrease)
Dudley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Gordon Crescent with total crimes: 15

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, Kingswinford South (44 crimes), is 198 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Dudley.

Similarly, the area of Brierley Hill (186 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ashwood (16 crimes), with a difference of 170 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Dudley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Brierley Hill242
St James's199
St Thomas's198
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews179
Castle and Priory165

Safest Wards:

Gornal59
Hayley Green and Cradley South54
Wordsley48
Norton47
Kingswinford South44

Most Dangerous Areas:

Brierley Hill186
Brockmoor & Woodside148
New Dock & Eve Hill131
Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest127
Russell's Hall110

Safest Areas:

Amblecote East22
Halesowen East19
Norton South19
Withymoor Village17
Ashwood16

Dudley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dudley has recorded 2,497 crimes with crime rate of 7.72 ranking 175th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Solihull1,593 619,985 621,884 6
Walsall2,570 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell3,192 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry3,128 441,087 341,099 4
Wolverhampton2,497 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham14,454 1168,980 1173,610 1

Dudley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1537 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025149
April 2025134
March 2025119
February 2025109
January 2025128
December 2024120
November 2024142
October 2024144
September 2024124
July 2024132
June 2024236

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 20249
July 20247
June 202410

A total of 11175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1015.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1900 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251037
April 2025868
March 2025992
February 2025873
January 2025870
December 2024858
November 2024856
October 2024959
September 2024881
July 20241081
June 20241900

A total of 2212 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 184.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 402 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025189
April 2025217
March 2025185
February 2025150
January 2025147
December 2024168
November 2024186
October 2024177
September 2024179
August 20241
July 2024211
June 2024402

A total of 537 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202541
March 202540
February 202556
January 202542
December 202463
November 202444
October 202445
September 202449
August 20241
July 202437
June 202480

A total of 489 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202553
March 202534
February 202546
January 202533
December 202437
November 202426
October 202441
September 202455
July 202447
June 202478

A total of 3363 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 305.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 484 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025278
April 2025283
March 2025313
February 2025246
January 2025296
December 2024239
November 2024328
October 2024363
September 2024294
July 2024239
June 2024484

A total of 137 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 202512
February 202516
January 202510
December 202410
November 20244
October 202412
September 20247
July 202413
June 202422

A total of 2463 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 223.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 408 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025204
April 2025223
March 2025223
February 2025197
January 2025170
December 2024172
November 2024193
October 2024180
September 2024225
July 2024268
June 2024408

A total of 605 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202548
March 202560
February 202554
January 202544
December 202441
November 202455
October 202462
September 202444
August 20241
July 202470
June 202494

A total of 1621 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025132
April 2025104
March 2025142
February 2025116
January 2025125
December 2024135
November 2024135
October 2024137
September 2024165
August 20241
July 2024149
June 2024280

A total of 1632 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 310 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025155
April 2025124
March 2025150
February 2025107
January 2025121
December 2024118
November 202496
October 2024150
September 2024130
August 20241
July 2024170
June 2024310

A total of 373 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202530
March 202518
February 202526
January 202533
December 202435
November 202425
October 202439
September 202437
July 202441
June 202464

A total of 2316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 210.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 442 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025190
April 2025231
March 2025230
February 2025152
January 2025134
December 2024124
November 2024172
October 2024221
September 2024195
July 2024225
June 2024442

High Crime Locations Dudley in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft4
Other crime1
3. Gordon Crescent (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
4. Madison Avenue (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Other theft2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Other crime1
6. Castle Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1

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