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 March 2025 are around 195 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St James's crime rate of 1.00 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
St James's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 30
  • Bushey Fields Road with total crimes: 12
  • Stone Street with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St James's has recorded 195 crimes with crime rate of 62.38 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dudley)CrimesRank (Dudley)CrimesRank (Dudley)
Brierley Hill224 22,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews233 12,254 22,494 2
St Thomas's170 62,229 32,448 3
Lye and Stourbridge North197 31,840 61,955 5
Castle and Priory179 52,179 42,221 4
Brockmoor and Pensnett105 91,255 71,465 7
Sedgley113 71,029 111,027 12
Belle Vale111 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East102 101,158 91,255 9
Gornal79 13974 121,236 10
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood87 121,062 101,137 11
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton93 11844 15931 15
Amblecote61 20794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath67 17892 13901 17
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town71 15881 14988 14
Halesowen South72 14680 21805 20
Pedmore and Stourbridge East62 18796 16919 16
Cradley and Wollescote67 16744 19666 21
Halesowen North62 19765 18866 18
Wordsley49 21711 20833 19
Norton44 22519 23617 22
Hayley Green and Cradley South44 23566 22566 24
Kingswinford South37 24491 24568 23

St James's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20259
December 202418
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
July 202410
June 202418
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 867 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202593
February 202572
January 202567
December 202473
November 202464
October 202497
September 202485
July 202490
June 2024104
May 202466
April 202456

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202515
January 202512
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 202416
July 202422
June 202420
May 202416
April 202412

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 20258
December 20248
November 202411
October 202416
September 202418
July 202415
June 202432
May 202417
April 202415

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414
September 20248
July 202418
June 202418
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20257
December 202410
November 202414
October 202418
September 202419
July 202419
June 202440
May 202424
April 20248

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 202413
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202514
January 202512
December 202411
November 202413
October 20243
September 202415
July 202422
June 202426
May 202414
April 20247

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 202511
December 20247
October 20243
September 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
June 20242

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

High Crime Locations St James's in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Drugs4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Bushey Fields Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Stone Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Falcon Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other crime1
5. Fulbrook Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
6. B4176 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Priory Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Court Passage (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Vicarage Prospect (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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