Crime Rate in St James's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St James's

The total recorded crimes in St James's, Dudley, UK in July 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St James's crime rate of 1.04 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 St James's, encompassing approximately 195,776 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (-2.35% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
St James's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 33
  • Wolverhampton Street with total crimes: 9
  • Court Passage with total crimes: 7

How safe is St James's?

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

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, St James's reported a higher crime volume than the Dudley average, with 2,025 crimes compared to 1,193. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St James's witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, St James's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dudley average, with 1,786 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St James's witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, St James's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St James's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St James's has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 1.04 ranking 3th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total St James's crimes were 2,025. The crime rate of St James's in 2024 was 480.54 (year) or 40.05 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in St James's were around 1,786 crimes with yearly crime rate of 846.14 (year) or 70.51 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St James's)CrimesRank (St James's)CrimesRank (St James's)
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
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
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood109 91,062 101,137 11
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

St James's 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 83 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20256
April 20257
March 202512
February 20257
January 20259
December 202418
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202514
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20257
December 202410
November 202414
October 202418
September 202419

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 900 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202585
May 202598
April 202583
March 202593
February 202572
January 202567
December 202473
November 202464
October 202497
September 202485

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 202413
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 202511
April 202516
March 202511
February 202514
January 202512
December 202411
November 202413
October 20243
September 202415

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202519
April 202519
March 202514
February 202513
January 20258
December 20248
November 202411
October 202416
September 202418

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202515
May 202522
April 202516
March 202518
February 202515
January 202512
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 202416

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20257
May 202510
April 20257
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414
September 20248

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 202511
December 20247
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations St James's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St James's postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Wolverhampton Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Court Passage (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Peregrine Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ednam Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Stone Street (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Woodstock Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
9. Charlecote Drive (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
10. Swancote Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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