WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Crime in St James's, Dudley

Comprehensive safety analysis for St James's, localized within Dudley.

Total Crimes

170
trending_down -5.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

90.46per 1k
trending_down -1.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

14,238

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences73
Criminal Damage & Arson18
Vehicle Crime18
Shoplifting15
Public Order12
Anti-social Behaviour10
Other Theft8
Burglary6
Other Crime3
Robbery3
Drug Offences2
Bicycle Theft1
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hospital Map
Violence and sexual offences: 20Criminal damage and arson: 4Vehicle crime: 2
26
On or near Clifford Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3Other crime: 2
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Oxford Street Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Abbotsford Drive Map
Bicycle theft: 1
1
On or near Ashenhurst Road Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Grange Road Map
Burglary: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Dudley district.

Local Rank

#21safest in Dudley

National Safety

Top 22%Riskiest

City Average

74.65per 1k

Local Policing

Vincent Square

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Drug related violence amongst homeless community - Centred on Cathederal Piazza and environs.
Aim is to reduce drug related crime. Officers will target the areas during their regular patrols, Stop and search individuals where applicable.
The above is the main area of complaint for the ward and significantly impacts community confidence
Actions from Police and community parties are ongoing under Operation Lerici

Issued: 3 Jun 2026

Status Update

Additional Patrols and liaison with charities providing assistance to homeless people.
Additional police resources being obtained.

Actioned: 3 Jun 2026

Homeless Related ASB.
Targeting ASB committed by homeless community across Vincent Square Ward. Police to use Community Protection Notices and other legislation in partnership with Westminster Council.

Issued: 3 Jun 2026

Status Update

S - To target ASB perpetrated by street population, especially around hotspots such as Westminster Cathedral & Environs.
M - Measured by number of Community Protection Notices issued, as well as anecdotal evidence from officers and the community.
A - Achieved through enhanced patrols in hotspots, as well as joint patrols with Westminster City Council ASB officers
R – This has been highlighted by residents as the key issue affecting the ward at present, leading to a sense of the area at times feeling unsafe
T – To be monitored at the quarterly ward panel meeting

Actioned: 3 Jun 2026

Retail offences (theft from shop and assault on retail staff).
The majority of offences are committed along Victoria Street and often by the homeless community stealing items such as food or other items which can be sold for profit.

Issued: 3 Jun 2026

Status Update

Enhanced patrols around Victoria street and education of stores regarding crime prevention. Encouraging stores to report shoplifting and not take a passive stance where offences are committed.

Actioned: 3 Jun 2026

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