Crime Rate in Dudley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dudley

The total recorded crimes in Dudley, UK in March 2025 are around 2,524 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dudley crime rate of 7.80 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (992) incidents (13.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (313) incidents (27.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (230) incidents (51.32% increase)
Dudley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Street with total crimes: 39
  • Hill Bank with total crimes: 29
  • Hospital with total crimes: 27

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, Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews (233 crimes), and the safest, Kingswinford South (37 crimes), is 196 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Dudley.

Similarly, the area of Brierley Hill (184 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wall Heath (13 crimes), with a difference of 171 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Dudley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews233
Brierley Hill224
Lye and Stourbridge North197
St James's195
Castle and Priory179

Safest Wards:

Amblecote61
Wordsley49
Norton44
Hayley Green and Cradley South44
Kingswinford South37

Most Dangerous Areas:

Brierley Hill184
Brockmoor & Woodside183
Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest124
New Dock & Eve Hill124
Russell's Hall123

Safest Areas:

Hayley Green20
Norton South20
Withymoor Village18
Ashwood18
Wall Heath13

Dudley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dudley has recorded 2,524 crimes with crime rate of 7.80 ranking 8874th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Solihull1,615 619,985 621,884 6
Walsall2,522 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell3,261 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry3,153 441,087 341,099 4
Wolverhampton2,509 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham14,035 1168,980 1173,610 1

Dudley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Other theft (1 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 318 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.

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

A total of 2802 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 311.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 484 reported cases.

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

A total of 1895 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 210.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 442 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 1254 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 139.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 236 reported cases.

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

A total of 1806 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 180.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 402 reported cases.

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

A total of 457 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 80 reported cases.

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

A total of 525 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

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

A total of 1385 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 138.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 280 reported cases.

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

A total of 397 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 78 reported cases.

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

A total of 1353 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 135.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 310 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 2036 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 226.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 408 reported cases.

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

A total of 9270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1030.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1900 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Dudley in March 2025

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

1. Wood Street (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting39
2. Hill Bank (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting25
Other theft2
Robbery1
Other crime1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences15
Drugs4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1
4. Castle Street (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
5. Madison Avenue (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Public order4
6. Tile Croft (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18

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