Crime Rate in Brierley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brierley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Brierley Hill, Dudley, UK in July 2025 are around 242 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brierley Hill crime rate of 6.99 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 Brierley Hill, encompassing approximately 34,631 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (28.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (29.73% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
Brierley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Madison Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

How safe is Brierley Hill?

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

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Brierley Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Dudley average, with 2,765 crimes compared to 1,193. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brierley Hill witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Brierley Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dudley average, with 3,129 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brierley Hill witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, Brierley Hill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Brierley Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brierley Hill has recorded 242 crimes with crime rate of 6.99 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Brierley Hill crimes were 2,765. The crime rate of Brierley Hill in 2024 was 79.84 (year) or 6.65 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brierley Hill were around 3,129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.35 (year) or 7.53 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brierley Hill)CrimesRank (Brierley Hill)CrimesRank (Brierley Hill)
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
Amblecote62 19794 171,024 13
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

Brierley Hill 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 95 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (83 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (48 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 871 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202574
May 202583
April 202565
March 202573
February 202571
January 202591
December 202480
November 202463
October 202488
September 202488

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 202510
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 202413
September 20244

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 202410

A total of 165 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202517
April 202515
March 202518
February 202514
January 202516
December 202418
November 202414
October 202413
September 202415

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 202518
April 202512
March 202518
February 20259
January 202514
December 202417
November 202411
October 20249
September 202416

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202512
April 202512
March 202521
February 202517
January 202511
December 202412
November 202413
October 202412
September 202415

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 202519
April 202515
March 202515
February 20257
January 202519
December 20248
November 202411
October 202411
September 202417

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 563 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202537
May 202544
April 202539
March 202535
February 202574
January 202540
December 202456
November 202483
October 202459
September 202448

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202520
May 202527
April 202520
March 202518
February 202522
January 202517
December 202420
November 20248
October 202421
September 202417

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Brierley Hill in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
2. Madison Avenue (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Little Potter Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Robbery1
5. Waterfront West (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Pearson Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
8. Times Square Avenue (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
10. The Boulevard (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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