Crime Rate in Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood

The total recorded crimes in Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood crime rate of 3.48 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 Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood, encompassing approximately 30,134 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (51.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nottingham Way with total crimes: 5
  • Bourne Hill Close with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood?

To understand the safety of Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood, we need to analyze Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 1062 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 1,137 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 3.48 ranking 9th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood crimes were 1,062. The crime rate of Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood in 2024 was 35.24 (year) or 2.94 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood were around 1,137 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.73 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood)CrimesRank (Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood)CrimesRank (Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood)
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
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

Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 202412
September 20248
July 20242
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 488 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202529
March 202533
February 202534
January 202520
December 202431
November 202432
October 202437
September 202435
July 202436
June 2024108
May 202449

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
July 202414
June 202426
May 20245

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 20257
February 202514
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 202413
July 202410
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
July 20243
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20257
December 20248
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood postcode area is presented below.

1. Nottingham Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other crime1
2. Bourne Hill Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Albertine Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heath Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashfield Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Thorns Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Heritage Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
9. Woods Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bush Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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