Crime Rate in St Thomas's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Thomas's

The total recorded crimes in St Thomas's, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 198 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Thomas's crime rate of 5.16 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 Thomas's, encompassing approximately 38,367 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-3.66% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
St Thomas's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 15
  • Little Street with total crimes: 11
  • Tudor Terrace with total crimes: 8

How safe is St Thomas's?

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

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, St Thomas's reported a higher crime volume than the Dudley average, with 2,229 crimes compared to 1,193. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Thomas's witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, St Thomas's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dudley average, with 2,448 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Thomas's witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, St Thomas'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 Thomas's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Thomas's has recorded 198 crimes with crime rate of 5.16 ranking 3th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total St Thomas's crimes were 2,229. The crime rate of St Thomas's in 2024 was 58.10 (year) or 4.84 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Thomas's were around 2,448 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.80 (year) or 5.32 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Thomas's)CrimesRank (St Thomas's)CrimesRank (St Thomas's)
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
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 Thomas's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 93 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (158 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202514
February 202520
January 202514
December 202413
November 202418
October 202413
September 202412
July 202421
June 202452
May 202423

A total of 1010 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202582
March 202569
February 202574
January 202570
December 202480
November 202478
October 202470
September 202480
July 202493
June 2024158
May 202477

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202518
March 202513
February 202513
January 202511
December 202414
November 202417
October 202419
September 202411
July 202420
June 202422
May 202417

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20259
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 202417
September 202414
July 202415
June 202434
May 202416

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 202413
November 20249
October 202412
September 202412
July 202420
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20243
September 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20257
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 202412
October 202413
September 202416
July 202413
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 71 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
July 20247
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202512
March 202525
February 202516
January 202518
December 202418
November 202429
October 202422
September 202413
July 202420
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20243
July 20242

High Crime Locations St Thomas's in May 2025

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

1. Castle Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Little Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. Tudor Terrace (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
4. Brewery Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Cinder Bank (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Cypress Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Union Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Tanfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
9. Hulbert Drive (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kilburn Place (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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