Crime Rate in Cradley and Wollescote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cradley and Wollescote

The total recorded crimes in Cradley and Wollescote, Dudley, UK in January 2026 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cradley and Wollescote crime rate of 2.03 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 Cradley and Wollescote, encompassing approximately 24,570 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Cradley and Wollescote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Coppice Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cradley and Wollescote?

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

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Cradley and Wollescote demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 744 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cradley and Wollescote recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Cradley and Wollescote had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 666 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cradley and Wollescote recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cradley and Wollescote Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Cradley and Wollescote has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.03 ranking 18th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Cradley and Wollescote crimes were 744. The crime rate of Cradley and Wollescote in 2024 was 30.28 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cradley and Wollescote were around 666 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.11 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cradley and Wollescote)CrimesRank (Cradley and Wollescote)CrimesRank (Cradley and Wollescote)
Brierley Hill204 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews151 32,254 22,494 2
St James's152 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's136 52,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory142 42,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North125 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett123 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale108 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East86 91,158 91,255 9
Gornal78 13974 121,236 10
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood80 121,062 101,137 11
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton84 10844 15931 15
Sedgley60 161,029 111,027 12
Amblecote84 11794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath49 19892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town70 14881 14988 14
Halesowen North67 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East53 17796 16919 16
Wordsley42 20711 20833 19
Halesowen South34 22680 21805 20
Hayley Green and Cradley South38 21566 22566 24
Norton21 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South31 23491 24568 23

Cradley and Wollescote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 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 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 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 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202528
November 202524
October 202526
September 202528
August 202532
July 202539
June 202526
May 202533
April 202534
March 202529
February 202533

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202510
November 20255
October 20258
September 20253
August 20255
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 20254
March 202510
February 202511

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20252
November 20252
October 20257
September 20252
August 20254
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20255
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
October 20256
August 20253
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20259
October 20251
September 20253
August 20256
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20254
September 20255
August 20255
July 20259
June 202511
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20258
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

High Crime Locations Cradley and Wollescote in January 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Coppice Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Sandpiper Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ashfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Balds Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. New Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. B4173 (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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