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 March 2025 are around 197 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lye and Stourbridge North crime rate of 6.23 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (52.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (22.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Lye and Stourbridge North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Bank with total crimes: 30
  • Tile Croft with total crimes: 18
  • Union Street with total crimes: 16

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lye and Stourbridge North has recorded 197 crimes with crime rate of 6.23 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dudley)CrimesRank (Dudley)CrimesRank (Dudley)
Brierley Hill224 22,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews233 12,254 22,494 2
St Thomas's170 62,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory179 52,179 42,221 4
St James's195 42,025 51,786 6
Brockmoor and Pensnett105 91,255 71,465 7
Sedgley113 71,029 111,027 12
Belle Vale111 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East102 101,158 91,255 9
Gornal79 13974 121,236 10
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood87 121,062 101,137 11
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton93 11844 15931 15
Amblecote61 20794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath67 17892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town71 15881 14988 14
Halesowen South72 14680 21805 20
Pedmore and Stourbridge East62 18796 16919 16
Cradley and Wollescote67 16744 19666 21
Halesowen North62 19765 18866 18
Wordsley49 21711 20833 19
Norton44 22519 23617 22
Hayley Green and Cradley South44 23566 22566 24
Kingswinford South37 24491 24568 23

Lye and Stourbridge North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 435 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202540
January 202534
December 202431
November 202422
October 202447
September 202437
July 202450
June 202462
May 202430
April 202421

A total of 641 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202550
January 202550
December 202436
November 202455
October 202446
September 202446
July 202447
June 2024128
May 202471
April 202451

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 20255
December 202410
November 202419
October 20249
September 202415
July 202415
June 202432
May 202420
April 20248

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 202413
November 202414
October 20242
September 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
April 20245

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Lye and Stourbridge North in March 2025

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

1. Hill Bank (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting25
Other theft2
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tile Croft (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
3. Union Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Foster Street East (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Birmingham Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Hickman Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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