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 July 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cradley and Wollescote crime rate of 2.93 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Cradley and Wollescote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deer Park Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Balds Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Avon Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Cradley and Wollescote has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 2.93 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cradley and Wollescote)CrimesRank (Cradley and Wollescote)CrimesRank (Cradley and Wollescote)
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
Amblecote62 19794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath55 21892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town78 13881 14988 14
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

Cradley and Wollescote 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202526
May 202533
April 202534
March 202529
February 202533
January 202529
December 202430
November 202441
October 202436
September 202421

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 202411
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 20254
March 202510
February 202511
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 202512
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
September 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Cradley and Wollescote in July 2025

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

1. Deer Park Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Balds Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Avon Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bethesda Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Littlehill Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Coppice Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hill Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. New Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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