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 May 2025 are around 179 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews crime rate of 5.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (32.35% increase)
  • Burglary: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Crescent with total crimes: 15
  • Vine Street with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area 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 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 May 2025 the Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews has recorded 179 crimes with crime rate of 5.41 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.

AreaMay 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 James's199 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's198 32,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory165 52,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North153 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett133 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale110 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East83 121,158 91,255 9
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood105 91,062 101,137 11
Gornal59 20974 121,236 10
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton84 10844 15931 15
Sedgley79 131,029 111,027 12
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town84 11881 14988 14
Amblecote69 18794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath68 19892 13901 17
Cradley and Wollescote74 14744 19666 21
Halesowen North74 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East73 17796 16919 16
Halesowen South73 16680 21805 20
Wordsley48 22711 20833 19
Hayley Green and Cradley South54 21566 22566 24
Norton47 23519 23617 22
Kingswinford South44 24491 24568 23

Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 788 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 202568
March 2025106
February 202571
January 202570
December 202457
November 202462
October 202479
September 202458
July 2024127

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202415
November 20248
October 20249
September 202414
July 202410

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202513
February 20259
January 202514
December 202418
November 202411
October 202418
September 202412
July 20248

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202514
February 202513
January 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 202416
September 202411
July 202425

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20246
July 202410

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202512
March 202511
February 202517
January 20254
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 202415
July 202414

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202513
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
July 20249

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202521
March 202539
February 20253
January 202524
December 202412
November 202432
October 202422
September 202413
July 20246

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20259
December 202410
November 20242
October 202415
September 20248
July 202414

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
October 20243
September 20246
July 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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

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

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

1. Gordon Crescent (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Vine Street (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Burglary6
Drugs3
Other theft3
4. Buxton Road (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Waverley Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
7. Wood Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
8. Garrat Street (Map)
Total6
Public order6
9. Ivanhoe Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vale Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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