Crime Rate in Wordsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wordsley

The total recorded crimes in Wordsley, Dudley, UK in January 2026 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wordsley crime rate of 1.25 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wordsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Foxhills Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bells Lane with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Dudley.

    • 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 areas in the Dudley.

  • 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 January 2026 the Wordsley has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wordsley)CrimesRank (Wordsley)CrimesRank (Wordsley)
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
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town70 14881 14988 14
Halesowen North67 15765 18866 18
Pedmore and Stourbridge East53 17796 16919 16
Cradley and Wollescote50 18744 19666 21
Halesowen South34 22680 21805 20
Hayley Green and Cradley South38 21566 22566 24
Norton21 24519 23617 22
Kingswinford South31 23491 24568 23

Wordsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 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 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202521
November 202518
October 202523
September 202517
August 202529
July 202521
June 202529
May 202522
April 202522
March 202515
February 202514

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20256
October 20257
September 20254
August 20256
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 202510
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20254
September 20256
August 20254
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20258
October 20255
September 20254
August 20252
July 20255
June 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20251
November 20252
October 20259
September 20258
August 20253
July 202510
June 202514
May 20257
April 202511
March 20251
February 202510

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

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
August 20252
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
August 20254
July 20254
June 20259
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20252
August 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
August 20251
June 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251

High Crime Locations Wordsley in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Foxhills Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Bells Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rose Cottage Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Zaria Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Brierley Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Marley Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wrens Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Spinney Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.