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 May 2025 are around 199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St James's crime rate of 1.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (18.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St James's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Dereton Close with total crimes: 13
  • Charlton Street with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the St James's has recorded 199 crimes with crime rate of 1.02 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St James's)CrimesRank (St James's)CrimesRank (St James's)
Brierley Hill242 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews179 42,254 22,494 2
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
Sedgley79 131,029 111,027 12
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

St James's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202514
February 202513
January 20258
December 20248
November 202411
October 202416
September 202418
July 202415
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202512
February 20257
January 20259
December 202418
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
July 202410
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20257
December 202410
November 202414
October 202418
September 202419
July 202419
June 202440
May 202424

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202518
February 202515
January 202512
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 202416
July 202422
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 992 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202598
April 202583
March 202593
February 202572
January 202567
December 202473
November 202464
October 202497
September 202485
July 202490
June 2024104
May 202466

A total of 168 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202511
February 202514
January 202512
December 202411
November 202413
October 20243
September 202415
July 202422
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414
September 20248
July 202418
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 202413
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 202511
December 20247
October 20243
September 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations St James's in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Dereton Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Charlton Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Grange Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Stone Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Mallin Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Ednam Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Court Passage (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
10. Vicarage Prospect (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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