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 March 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wollaston and Stourbridge Town crime rate of 2.04 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 4
  • Drury Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wollaston and Stourbridge Town has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 15th 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.

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
St James's195 42,025 51,786 6
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
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

Wollaston and Stourbridge Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
July 20245
June 202418
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202517
January 202518
December 202421
November 202424
October 202422
September 202420
July 202433
June 202448
May 202431
April 202437

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Wollaston and Stourbridge Town in March 2025

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

1. Market Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Drury Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Vestry Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bridgnorth Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. Durham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
8. Melvyn Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Lowndes Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Belfry Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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