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 July 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood crime rate of 3.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bourne Hill Close with total crimes: 6
  • Alexander Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Nottingham Way with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 3.62 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.

AreaJuly 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 Andrews189 42,254 22,494 2
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
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

Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood 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 48 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202519
April 202513
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20257
December 20248
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202514
April 202511
March 20257
February 202514
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 202413

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202548
May 202544
April 202529
March 202533
February 202534
January 202520
December 202431
November 202432
October 202437
September 202435

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 202412

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20257
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 202412
September 20248

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood in July 2025

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

1. Bourne Hill Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Alexander Hill (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nottingham Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Murray Grey Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Lantern Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Chester Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Mears Coppice (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Coppice Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maughan Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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