Crime Rate in Wordsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wordsley

The total recorded crimes in Wordsley, Dudley, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wordsley crime rate of 1.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Wordsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Bells Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area 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 May 2025 the Wordsley has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wordsley)CrimesRank (Wordsley)CrimesRank (Wordsley)
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
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town84 11881 14988 14
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
Hayley Green and Cradley South54 21566 22566 24
Norton47 23519 23617 22
Kingswinford South44 24491 24568 23

Wordsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202522
March 202515
February 202514
January 202519
December 202413
November 202426
October 202444
September 202418
July 202430
June 202456
May 202421

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20251
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20243
October 202412
September 20248
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bells Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Zaria Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dewsbury Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nanaimo Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Marley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Westcott Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Silva Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Guardians Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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