Crime Rate in Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews

The total recorded crimes in Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews, Dudley, UK in March 2025 are around 233 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews crime rate of 7.05 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 Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews, encompassing approximately 33,067 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (49.30% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Street with total crimes: 39
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Garrat Street with total crimes: 12

How safe is Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews?

To understand the safety of Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews, we need to analyze Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews reported a higher crime volume than the Dudley average, with 2,254 crimes compared to 1,193. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dudley average, with 2,494 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews has recorded 233 crimes with crime rate of 7.05 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews crimes were 2,254. The crime rate of Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews in 2024 was 68.16 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews were around 2,494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.42 (year) or 6.29 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dudley)CrimesRank (Dudley)CrimesRank (Dudley)
Brierley Hill224 22,765 13,129 1
St Thomas's170 62,229 32,448 3
Lye and Stourbridge North197 31,840 61,955 5
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

Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (106 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 127 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (184 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1000 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025106
February 202571
January 202570
December 202457
November 202462
October 202479
September 202458
July 2024127
June 2024184
May 202498
April 202488

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 202416
September 202411
July 202425
June 202444
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202515
January 202515
December 20246
November 202410
October 202411
September 202416
July 202411
June 202420
May 202423
April 202411

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 202514
December 202418
November 202411
October 202418
September 202412
July 20248
June 202426
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202517
January 20254
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 202415
July 202414
June 202416
May 202410
April 202413

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20246
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202415
November 20248
October 20249
September 202414
July 202410
June 202438
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202514
January 20253
December 202420
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20259
December 202410
November 20242
October 202415
September 20248
July 202414
June 202432
May 202416
April 20246

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 20253
January 202524
December 202412
November 202432
October 202422
September 202413
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
October 20243
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246

High Crime Locations Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews postcode area is presented below.

1. Wood Street (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting39
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Other theft12
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Garrat Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
4. Holly Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3
5. Bradford Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
6. Vine Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
7. Park Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons1
8. Crossgate Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Copse Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Oakwood Crescent (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3

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