Crime Rate in Sedgley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sedgley

The total recorded crimes in Sedgley, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sedgley crime rate of 1.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Sedgley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitesmiths Close with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Sedgley has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sedgley)CrimesRank (Sedgley)CrimesRank (Sedgley)
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
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

Sedgley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 202510
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202525
March 202546
February 202539
January 202534
December 202435
November 202435
October 202434
September 202423
July 202440
June 202466
May 202441

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202521
February 202512
January 20259
December 20245
November 202413
October 202411
September 20246
July 20243
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20249
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20243
November 202415
October 202418
September 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
October 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
December 20242
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

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
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 202412
October 202424
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 202517
February 202510
January 20255
December 202414
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
July 202414
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
July 20244
June 202410

High Crime Locations Sedgley in May 2025

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

1. Whitesmiths Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Clifton Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Limes View (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Cross Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Poppy Fields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Rowan Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Dingle View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Monument Lane (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Uplands Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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