Crime Rate in Brierley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brierley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Brierley Hill, Dudley, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (27.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
Brierley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Madison Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

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 May 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brierley Hill)CrimesRank (Brierley Hill)CrimesRank (Brierley Hill)
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
Amblecote69 18794 171,024 13
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

Brierley Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1025 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202565
March 202573
February 202571
January 202591
December 202480
November 202463
October 202488
September 202488
July 202498
June 2024130
May 202495

A total of 198 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202518
February 20259
January 202514
December 202417
November 202411
October 20249
September 202416
July 202424
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 202510
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 202413
September 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202520
March 202518
February 202522
January 202517
December 202420
November 20248
October 202421
September 202417
July 202420
June 202438
May 202422

A total of 191 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202518
February 202514
January 202516
December 202418
November 202414
October 202413
September 202415
July 202421
June 202412
May 202418

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202521
February 202517
January 202511
December 202412
November 202413
October 202412
September 202415
July 202421
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 637 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202539
March 202535
February 202574
January 202540
December 202456
November 202483
October 202459
September 202448
July 202443
June 202476
May 202440

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 202515
February 20257
January 202519
December 20248
November 202411
October 202411
September 202417
July 202415
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
October 20244
September 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 202410
July 20247
June 202418
May 20244

High Crime Locations Brierley Hill in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting8
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Madison Avenue (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Waterfront West (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Pearson Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
6. Little Potter Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Addison Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Anchor Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1

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