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 January 2026 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wollaston and Stourbridge Town crime rate of 2.01 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area 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 January 2026 the Wollaston and Stourbridge Town has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 2.01 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wollaston and Stourbridge Town)CrimesRank (Wollaston and Stourbridge Town)CrimesRank (Wollaston and Stourbridge Town)
Brierley Hill204 12,765 13,129 1
Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews151 32,254 22,494 2
St James's152 22,025 51,786 6
St Thomas's136 52,229 32,448 3
Castle and Priory142 42,179 42,221 4
Lye and Stourbridge North125 61,840 61,955 5
Brockmoor and Pensnett123 71,255 71,465 7
Belle Vale108 81,177 81,309 8
Coseley East86 91,158 91,255 9
Gornal78 13974 121,236 10
Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood80 121,062 101,137 11
Upper Gornal and Woodsetton84 10844 15931 15
Sedgley60 161,029 111,027 12
Amblecote84 11794 171,024 13
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath49 19892 13901 17
Halesowen North67 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East53 17796 16919 16
Cradley and Wollescote50 18744 19666 21
Wordsley42 20711 20833 19
Halesowen South34 22680 21805 20
Hayley Green and Cradley South38 21566 22566 24
Norton21 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South31 23491 24568 23

Wollaston and Stourbridge Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202510
November 20251
October 20253
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202635
December 202527
November 202532
October 202537
September 202530
August 202533
July 202530
June 202523
May 202531
April 202517
March 202519
February 202517

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 20257
November 20254
October 20257
September 20254
August 20255
July 202511
June 20259
May 202516
April 20258
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20258
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20255
June 20259
May 20258
April 20252
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202510
November 20256
October 20255
September 20254
August 20258
July 20256
June 20257
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20255
September 20255
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20259
September 20258
August 20252
July 20256
June 20254
May 202510
April 20251
March 20259
February 20253

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
September 20257
August 20254
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252

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
December 20251
May 20252

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
February 20254

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Wollaston and Stourbridge Town in January 2026

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

1. Market Street (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
5. Kent Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Green Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Melvyn Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Romilly Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Foster Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bridgnorth Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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