Crime Rate in Coseley East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coseley East

The total recorded crimes in Coseley East, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coseley East crime rate of 2.75 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 Coseley East, encompassing approximately 30,132 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Coseley East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sangwin Road with total crimes: 7
  • Maslin Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Coseley East?

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

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Coseley East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 1158 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Coseley East witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Coseley East had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 1,255 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Coseley East witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Coseley East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Coseley East has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 2.75 ranking 12th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Coseley East crimes were 1,158. The crime rate of Coseley East in 2024 was 38.43 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coseley East were around 1,255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.65 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coseley East)CrimesRank (Coseley East)CrimesRank (Coseley East)
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
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

Coseley East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 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 28 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 (38 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 555 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202537
March 202557
February 202528
January 202538
December 202448
November 202440
October 202430
September 202440
July 202445
June 2024102
May 202452

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
July 20241

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202510
February 202512
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
July 202411
June 202432
May 20246

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 20244
July 202413
June 202426
May 20244

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 202413
October 20243
September 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 202410
September 20245
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
May 20247

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Coseley East in May 2025

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

1. Sangwin Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
2. Maslin Drive (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Iron Foundry Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Wilson Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Billau Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Douglas Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Branfield Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Castle Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cannon Park Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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