Crime Rate in Amblecote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Amblecote

The total recorded crimes in Amblecote, Dudley, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Amblecote crime rate of 1.63 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-40.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Amblecote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Audnam with total crimes: 3
  • Suffolk Drive with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Amblecote has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Amblecote)CrimesRank (Amblecote)CrimesRank (Amblecote)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews189 42,254 22,494 2
St Thomas's232 22,229 32,448 3
St James's204 32,025 51,786 6
Castle and Priory184 52,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North154 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett121 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale120 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East103 101,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood109 91,062 101,137 11
Gornal85 12974 121,236 10
Sedgley67 171,029 111,027 12
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton86 11844 15931 15
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath55 21892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town78 13881 14988 14
Cradley and Wollescote72 14744 19666 21
Hayley Green and Cradley South70 15566 22566 24
Pedmore and Stourbridge East68 16796 16919 16
Halesowen North66 18765 18866 18
Wordsley56 20711 20833 19
Halesowen South50 22680 21805 20
Norton37 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South39 23491 24568 23

Amblecote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202542
May 202528
April 202524
March 202526
February 202529
January 202526
December 202421
November 202424
October 202416
September 202416

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20257
April 202510
March 202510
February 202512
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20249
September 20248

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20253
September 20242

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
September 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Amblecote in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Audnam (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Suffolk Drive (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Oakhill Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Armstrong Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Dean Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Trinity Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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