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 January 2026 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lye and Stourbridge North crime rate of 3.95 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Lye and Stourbridge North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tile Croft with total crimes: 16
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

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 January 2026 the Lye and Stourbridge North has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 3.95 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lye and Stourbridge North)CrimesRank (Lye and Stourbridge North)CrimesRank (Lye and Stourbridge North)
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
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
Hayley Green and Cradley South38 21566 22566 24
Norton21 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South31 23491 24568 23

Lye and Stourbridge North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20258
November 20255
October 20257
September 20253
August 20255
July 202511
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253

A total of 368 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202528
November 202515
October 202518
September 202520
August 202518
July 202537
June 202526
May 202537
April 202543
March 202561
February 202540

A total of 627 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202648
December 202558
November 202541
October 202543
September 202560
August 202559
July 202549
June 202558
May 202554
April 202546
March 202561
February 202550

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20259
November 20256
October 20256
September 20256
August 202511
July 202512
June 20258
May 20256
April 20257
March 202514
February 20258

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20253
November 20259
October 202517
September 202510
August 20257
July 20256
June 20254
May 20258
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20255
November 20253
October 20254
September 202510
August 202513
July 202513
June 202512
May 202510
April 202516
March 202514
February 202511

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20258
November 202511
October 20257
September 202511
August 202512
July 202511
June 202516
May 202516
April 20258
March 202513
February 20252

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20257
November 20255
October 202511
September 20253
August 20258
July 20254
June 202514
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20255
September 20256
August 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20258
July 20253
June 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254

High Crime Locations Lye and Stourbridge North in January 2026

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

1. Tile Croft (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
2. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Union Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Church Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Vauxhall Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jackson Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Foster Street East (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
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.