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 July 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lye and Stourbridge North crime rate of 4.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-15.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Lye and Stourbridge North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Bank with total crimes: 19
  • Tile Croft with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station 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 July 2025 the Lye and Stourbridge North has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 4.87 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.

AreaJuly 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 Andrews189 42,254 22,494 2
St Thomas's232 22,229 32,448 3
St James's204 32,025 51,786 6
Castle and Priory184 52,179 42,221 4
Brockmoor and Pensnett121 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale120 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East103 101,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood109 91,062 101,137 11
Gornal85 12974 121,236 10
Sedgley67 171,029 111,027 12
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton86 11844 15931 15
Amblecote62 19794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath55 21892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town78 13881 14988 14
Cradley and Wollescote72 14744 19666 21
Hayley Green and Cradley South70 15566 22566 24
Pedmore and Stourbridge East68 16796 16919 16
Halesowen North66 18765 18866 18
Wordsley56 20711 20833 19
Halesowen South50 22680 21805 20
Norton37 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South39 23491 24568 23

Lye and Stourbridge North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202510
April 202516
March 202514
February 202511
January 20255
December 202410
November 202419
October 20249
September 202415

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 202516
April 20258
March 202513
February 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 202417

A total of 415 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202526
May 202537
April 202543
March 202561
February 202540
January 202534
December 202431
November 202422
October 202447
September 202437

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20258
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 202416
October 202412
September 202411
August 20241

A total of 551 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202558
May 202554
April 202546
March 202561
February 202550
January 202550
December 202436
November 202455
October 202446
September 202446

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20256
April 20257
March 202514
February 20258
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202514
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 202413
November 202414
October 20242
September 20248

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Lye and Stourbridge North in July 2025

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

1. Hill Bank (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting12
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tile Croft (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Burglary1
Robbery1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Union Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Vauxhall Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Clinic Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Robbery1
9. Albert Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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