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 January 2026 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hayley Green and Cradley South crime rate of 1.92 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Hayley Green and Cradley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beeches View Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hartside Close with total crimes: 2

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 January 2026 the Hayley Green and Cradley South has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 1.92 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hayley Green and Cradley South)CrimesRank (Hayley Green and Cradley South)CrimesRank (Hayley Green and Cradley South)
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
Cradley and Wollescote50 18744 19666 21
Wordsley42 20711 20833 19
Halesowen South34 22680 21805 20
Norton21 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South31 23491 24568 23

Hayley Green and Cradley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 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 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20258
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20258
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202528
November 202518
October 202525
September 202523
August 202520
July 202522
June 202514
May 202520
April 202523
March 202514
February 202529

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20256
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
October 202510
September 20251
August 20259
July 20259
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20251
September 20251
August 20254
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20258
November 20255
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20253
May 20258
April 202511
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20256
July 20258
June 20257
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
July 20252
April 20251

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20255
August 20252
July 20258
June 202511
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254

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

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

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

High Crime Locations Hayley Green and Cradley South in January 2026

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

1. Abbey Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beeches View Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Hartside Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Beecher Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bournes Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Long Mynd (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Waugh Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Foxlea Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Snowdon Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Brookwillow Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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