Crime Rate in Wordsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wordsley

The total recorded crimes in Wordsley, Dudley, UK in March 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wordsley crime rate of 1.46 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 Wordsley, encompassing approximately 33,488 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Wordsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brierley Hill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Weir Court with total crimes: 4
  • Plant Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wordsley?

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

  • Relative to Dudley:

    • In 2024, Wordsley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dudley average, with 711 crimes compared to 1193.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wordsley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wordsley had fewer crimes than the Dudley average, with 833 crimes compared to 1,298. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wordsley recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wordsley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wordsley has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Dudley, UK

In 2024, the total Wordsley crimes were 711. The crime rate of Wordsley in 2024 was 21.23 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Dudley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wordsley were around 833 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.87 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking 19 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
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town71 15881 14988 14
Halesowen South72 14680 21805 20
Pedmore and Stourbridge East62 18796 16919 16
Cradley and Wollescote67 16744 19666 21
Halesowen North62 19765 18866 18
Norton44 22519 23617 22
Hayley Green and Cradley South44 23566 22566 24
Kingswinford South37 24491 24568 23

Wordsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 20246
September 20244
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202514
January 202519
December 202413
November 202426
October 202444
September 202418
July 202430
June 202456
May 202421
April 202428

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20243
October 202412
September 20248
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245
April 20246

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Wordsley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wordsley postcode area is presented below.

1. Brierley Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Weir Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Plant Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
4. Lowe Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Kensington Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Mount Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rose Cottage Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
8. Tack Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
9. Knotts Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Burrows Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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