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 May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hayley Green and Cradley South crime rate of 2.73 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Hayley Green and Cradley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Mynd with total crimes: 4
  • Alma Street with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Hayley Green and Cradley South has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 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 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
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
Norton47 23519 23617 22
Kingswinford South44 24491 24568 23

Hayley Green and Cradley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
July 20242
May 20247

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202523
March 202514
February 202529
January 202523
December 202418
November 202418
October 202418
September 202415
July 202423
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hayley Green and Cradley South in May 2025

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

1. Long Mynd (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Alma Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Hollybank Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Portsdown Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Mendip Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hartside Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Fernbank Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Abbey Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Whynot Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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