Crime Rate in Amblecote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Amblecote

The total recorded crimes in Amblecote, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Amblecote crime rate of 1.82 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 Amblecote, encompassing approximately 38,009 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Amblecote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Audnam with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Armstrong Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Amblecote?

To understand the safety of Amblecote, we need to analyze Amblecote crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Amblecote demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 794 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Amblecote recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Amblecote had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 1,024 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Amblecote recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, Amblecote has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Amblecote Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Amblecote has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 18th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Amblecote crimes were 794. The crime rate of Amblecote in 2024 was 20.89 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Amblecote were around 1,024 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.94 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Amblecote)CrimesRank (Amblecote)CrimesRank (Amblecote)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews179 42,254 22,494 2
St James's199 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's198 32,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory165 52,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North153 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett133 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale110 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East83 121,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood105 91,062 101,137 11
Gornal59 20974 121,236 10
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton84 10844 15931 15
Sedgley79 131,029 111,027 12
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town84 11881 14988 14
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath68 19892 13901 17
Cradley and Wollescote74 14744 19666 21
Halesowen North74 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East73 17796 16919 16
Halesowen South73 16680 21805 20
Wordsley48 22711 20833 19
Hayley Green and Cradley South54 21566 22566 24
Norton47 23519 23617 22
Kingswinford South44 24491 24568 23

Amblecote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
July 20247
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202510
February 202512
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20249
September 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202524
March 202526
February 202529
January 202526
December 202421
November 202424
October 202416
September 202416
July 202435
June 202450
May 202432

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
September 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
September 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Amblecote in May 2025

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

1. Audnam (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Armstrong Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Norbury Drive (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Stamford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Cameo Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Willow Rise (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Trinity Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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