Crime Rate in Sedgley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sedgley

The total recorded crimes in Sedgley, Dudley, UK in January 2026 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sedgley crime rate of 0.85 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 Sedgley, encompassing approximately 70,968 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Sedgley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Close with total crimes: 8
  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 8
  • Whitesmiths Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sedgley?

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

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Sedgley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 1029 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sedgley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Sedgley had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 1,027 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sedgley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sedgley Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Sedgley has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 0.85 ranking 16th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Sedgley crimes were 1,029. The crime rate of Sedgley in 2024 was 14.50 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sedgley were around 1,027 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.47 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sedgley)CrimesRank (Sedgley)CrimesRank (Sedgley)
Brierley Hill204 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews151 32,254 22,494 2
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
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

Sedgley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
September 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 20255
October 20251
September 20252
August 20258
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202529
November 202526
October 202529
September 202531
August 202516
July 202527
June 202531
May 202535
April 202525
March 202546
February 202539

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
August 20255
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20258
November 20257
October 20254
September 20255
August 20258
July 20256
June 20257
May 20254
April 202512
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20252
November 20258
October 202511
September 20253
August 202511
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 202510
March 202517
February 202510

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20254
August 20257
July 20256
June 202511
May 202511
April 202514
March 202521
February 202512

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
September 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 202510
October 20254
September 20254
August 20255
July 20258
June 20256
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202511
November 202512
October 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20258
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20256
October 20251
September 20255
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 202510
February 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Sedgley in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sedgley postcode area is presented below.

1. Beech Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Dudley Street (Map)
Total8
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Whitesmiths Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bilston Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Bath Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Charles Hayward Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Croft (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Braemar Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eaves Court Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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