Crime Rate in Lye and Stourbridge North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lye and Stourbridge North

The total recorded crimes in Lye and Stourbridge North, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lye and Stourbridge North crime rate of 4.84 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 Lye and Stourbridge North, encompassing approximately 31,623 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (-13.95% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
Lye and Stourbridge North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tile Croft with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Hill Bank with total crimes: 12

How safe is Lye and Stourbridge North?

To understand the safety of Lye and Stourbridge North, we need to analyze Lye and Stourbridge North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Lye and Stourbridge North reported a higher crime volume than the Dudley average, with 1,840 crimes compared to 1,193. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lye and Stourbridge North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Lye and Stourbridge North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dudley average, with 1,955 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lye and Stourbridge North witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, Lye and Stourbridge North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Lye and Stourbridge North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lye and Stourbridge North has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 4.84 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Lye and Stourbridge North crimes were 1,840. The crime rate of Lye and Stourbridge North in 2024 was 58.18 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lye and Stourbridge North were around 1,955 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.82 (year) or 5.15 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lye and Stourbridge North)CrimesRank (Lye and Stourbridge North)CrimesRank (Lye and Stourbridge North)
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
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
Hayley Green and Cradley South54 21566 22566 24
Norton47 23519 23617 22
Kingswinford South44 24491 24568 23

Lye and Stourbridge North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (43 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (61 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (61 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (37 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 202514
February 202511
January 20255
December 202410
November 202419
October 20249
September 202415
July 202415
June 202432
May 202420

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 202416
October 202412
September 202411
August 20241
July 202413
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 494 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202543
March 202561
February 202540
January 202534
December 202431
November 202422
October 202447
September 202437
July 202450
June 202462
May 202430

A total of 690 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202546
March 202561
February 202550
January 202550
December 202436
November 202455
October 202446
September 202446
July 202447
June 2024128
May 202471

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 202513
February 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 202417
July 202411
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202514
February 20258
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
July 20246
June 202432
May 202410

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 202413
November 202414
October 20242
September 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Lye and Stourbridge North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lye and Stourbridge North postcode area is presented below.

1. Tile Croft (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Burglary1
3. Hill Bank (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Union Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hickman Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Church Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Junction Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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