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 May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cradley and Wollescote crime rate of 3.01 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Cradley and Wollescote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grove Road with total crimes: 8
  • Ashfield Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Cradley and Wollescote has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cradley and Wollescote)CrimesRank (Cradley and Wollescote)CrimesRank (Cradley and Wollescote)
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
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
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

Cradley and Wollescote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202534
March 202529
February 202533
January 202529
December 202430
November 202441
October 202436
September 202421
July 202437
June 202442
May 202429

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202510
February 202511
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 202411
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 202512
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

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

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Grove Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Ashfield Crescent (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Church Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Saddlers Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Balds Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Sandpiper Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Farmside Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. West Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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