Crime Rate in Pedmore and Stourbridge East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pedmore and Stourbridge East

The total recorded crimes in Pedmore and Stourbridge East, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pedmore and Stourbridge East crime rate of 2.87 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 Pedmore and Stourbridge East, encompassing approximately 25,457 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Pedmore and Stourbridge East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amos Road with total crimes: 5
  • Burnt Oak Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Powlers Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Pedmore and Stourbridge East?

To understand the safety of Pedmore and Stourbridge East, we need to analyze Pedmore and Stourbridge East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Pedmore and Stourbridge East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 796 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pedmore and Stourbridge East recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Pedmore and Stourbridge East had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 919 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pedmore and Stourbridge East recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, Pedmore and Stourbridge East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Pedmore and Stourbridge East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pedmore and Stourbridge East has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 2.87 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Pedmore and Stourbridge East crimes were 796. The crime rate of Pedmore and Stourbridge East in 2024 was 31.27 (year) or 2.61 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pedmore and Stourbridge East were around 919 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.10 (year) or 3.01 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pedmore and Stourbridge East)CrimesRank (Pedmore and Stourbridge East)CrimesRank (Pedmore and Stourbridge East)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews179 42,254 22,494 2
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
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

Pedmore and Stourbridge East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (9 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202521
March 202532
February 202519
January 202532
December 202427
November 202421
October 202438
September 202424
July 202414
June 202432
May 202426

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
January 20258
December 20241
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
July 20249
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20258
February 20255
January 202513
December 20243
November 20243
October 202414
September 20247
July 202415
June 202420
May 202426

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

High Crime Locations Pedmore and Stourbridge East in May 2025

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

1. Amos Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Burnt Oak Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
3. Powlers Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brook Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Brockmoor Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. A491 (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Chawnhill Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Prescot Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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