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 July 2025 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews crime rate of 5.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Oakwood Crescent with total crimes: 15
  • Double Row with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Dudley.

    • 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 areas in the Dudley.

  • 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 July 2025 the Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews has recorded 189 crimes with crime rate of 5.72 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews)CrimesRank (Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews)CrimesRank (Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
St Thomas's232 22,229 32,448 3
St James's204 32,025 51,786 6
Castle and Priory184 52,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North154 61,840 61,955 5
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

Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews 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 65 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 20257
April 202511
March 202514
February 202513
January 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 202416
September 202411

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20259
April 202517
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202415
November 20248
October 20249
September 202414

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20254
May 202511
April 20257
March 202516
February 202515
January 202515
December 20246
November 202410
October 202411
September 202416

A total of 801 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202575
May 202590
April 202568
March 2025106
February 202571
January 202570
December 202457
November 202462
October 202479
September 202458

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202513
May 202512
April 202516
March 202513
February 20259
January 202514
December 202418
November 202411
October 202418
September 202412

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20252
April 202513
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202521
April 202512
March 202511
February 202517
January 20254
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 202415

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 202514
January 20253
December 202420
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202513
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20259
December 202410
November 20242
October 202415
September 20248

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20246

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20256
April 202521
March 202539
February 20253
January 202524
December 202412
November 202432
October 202422
September 202413

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
April 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
September 20241

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

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
2. Oakwood Crescent (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
3. Double Row (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Wood Street (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime6
Shoplifting3
5. Buxton Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Cochrane Road (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Public order3
7. Crescent Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson5
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hallchurch Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Crossgate Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Pensnett Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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