Crime Rate in Hayley Green and Cradley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hayley Green and Cradley South

The total recorded crimes in Hayley Green and Cradley South, Dudley, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hayley Green and Cradley South crime rate of 3.54 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 Hayley Green and Cradley South, encompassing approximately 19,791 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Hayley Green and Cradley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Drews Holloway South with total crimes: 6
  • St John'S Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hayley Green and Cradley South?

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

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Hayley Green and Cradley South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 566 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hayley Green and Cradley South recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Hayley Green and Cradley South had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 566 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hayley Green and Cradley South recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hayley Green and Cradley South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hayley Green and Cradley South has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 15th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Hayley Green and Cradley South crimes were 566. The crime rate of Hayley Green and Cradley South in 2024 was 28.60 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hayley Green and Cradley South were around 566 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.60 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hayley Green and Cradley South)CrimesRank (Hayley Green and Cradley South)CrimesRank (Hayley Green and Cradley South)
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
Cradley and Wollescote72 14744 19666 21
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

Hayley Green and Cradley South 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 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202514
May 202520
April 202523
March 202514
February 202529
January 202523
December 202418
November 202418
October 202418
September 202415

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20258
April 202511
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Hayley Green and Cradley South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Drews Holloway South (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. St John'S Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Mendip Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Quarry Hill (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Briery Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Lutley Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cradley Fields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Abbey Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Fatherless Barn Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.