Crime Rate in Wollaston and Stourbridge Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wollaston and Stourbridge Town

The total recorded crimes in Wollaston and Stourbridge Town, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wollaston and Stourbridge Town crime rate of 2.41 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 Wollaston and Stourbridge Town, encompassing approximately 34,789 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (82.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Market Street with total crimes: 8
  • Foster Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wollaston and Stourbridge Town?

To understand the safety of Wollaston and Stourbridge Town, we need to analyze Wollaston and Stourbridge Town crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Wollaston and Stourbridge Town demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 881 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wollaston and Stourbridge Town recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

    • In 2023, Wollaston and Stourbridge Town had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 988 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wollaston and Stourbridge Town recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Dudley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dudley, Wollaston and Stourbridge Town has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wollaston and Stourbridge Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wollaston and Stourbridge Town has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 ranking 11th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Wollaston and Stourbridge Town crimes were 881. The crime rate of Wollaston and Stourbridge Town in 2024 was 25.32 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wollaston and Stourbridge Town were around 988 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.40 (year) or 2.37 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Dudley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wollaston and Stourbridge Town)CrimesRank (Wollaston and Stourbridge Town)CrimesRank (Wollaston and Stourbridge Town)
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
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
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

Wollaston and Stourbridge Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
July 202413
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
July 20249
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202517
March 202519
February 202517
January 202518
December 202421
November 202424
October 202422
September 202420
July 202433
June 202448
May 202431

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
July 20245
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 202410
November 20248
October 20243
September 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wollaston and Stourbridge Town in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wollaston and Stourbridge Town postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
2. Market Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Foster Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Durham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Kingsway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Summer Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Drury Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
9. Waveney Meadows (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rutland Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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