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 January 2026 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews crime rate of 4.57 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-9.88% decrease)
  • Other crime: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% 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
  • Terrace Street with total crimes: 18
  • Wood 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 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 January 2026 the Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 4.57 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews)CrimesRank (Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews)CrimesRank (Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews)
Brierley Hill204 12,765 13,129 1
St James's152 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's136 52,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory142 42,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North125 61,840 61,955 5
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

Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 917 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202673
December 202581
November 202565
October 202581
September 202567
August 202575
July 202565
June 202575
May 202590
April 202568
March 2025106
February 202571

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20254
November 20257
October 202515
September 20257
August 202514
July 202525
June 202513
May 202512
April 202516
March 202513
February 20259

A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 20252
November 20254
October 20253
August 202520
July 20253
June 202511
May 20252
April 202513
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202510
November 202512
October 20255
September 202512
August 202524
July 202514
June 202510
May 20259
April 202517
March 202513
February 20257

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20254
November 20254
October 20252
September 20253
August 20257
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 202514

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20255
November 20254
October 20256
September 20257
August 20251
July 202511
June 20258
May 202513
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20254
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
June 20256
April 20254
February 20257

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202510
November 20254
October 20256
September 20252
August 20257
July 202515
June 20254
May 202511
April 20257
March 202516
February 202515

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20257
September 20252
August 202513
July 202522
June 202513
May 20257
April 202511
March 202514
February 202513

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20253
November 20253
October 202512
September 202518
August 20259
July 202514
June 20257
May 202521
April 202512
March 202511
February 202517

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
November 202512
October 20251
September 202527
August 202516
July 20256
June 20259
May 20256
April 202521
March 202539
February 20253

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20254
November 20255
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20256
June 20256
May 20252
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251

High Crime Locations Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews in January 2026

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 offences12
Other crime3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Vehicle crime3
2. Terrace Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences15
Burglary3
3. Wood Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Vine Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
5. Cochrane Road (Map)
Total9
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences3
6. St Thomas Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
7. Malvern Crescent (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
8. Hill Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
9. The Willows (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
10. Charter Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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