Dudley is the third most dangerous major town in the West Midlands, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of the West Midlands's 44 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Dudley in 2021 was 47 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to the West Midlands's overall crime rate, coming in 4.5% higher than the West Midlands rate of 45 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Dudley is among the top 10 safest major towns, and the 3,618th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2021, Dudley had the worst crime rate in the West Midlands for other crime, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.01 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Dudley are violence and sexual offences, with 1,995 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 24. This is 106% lower than 2020's figure of 4,100 offences and a difference of 24.82 from 2020's crime rate of 48. Dudley's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 10 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 210% from 2020's figure of 31 crimes.
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13% lower, regional crime rate
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55% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Dudley is 13% lower than the West Midlands and 55% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Incidents mapped in Dudley represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 47 | 3,990 |
| 2020 | 103 | 8,739 |
| 2019 | 100 | 8,453 |
| 2018 | 95 | 8,067 |
| 2017 | 82 | 6,985 |
| 2016 | 73 | 6,225 |
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| Dudley | West Midlands | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 536 | 6.32 | 18,644 | 6.37 | 0.79% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 10 | 0.12 | 819 | 0.28 | 133% safer |
| Burglary | 216 | 2.55 | 6,963 | 2.38 | 7% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 342 | 4.03 | 10,903 | 3.72 | 8% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 113 | 1.33 | 3,073 | 1.05 | 21% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 122 | 1.44 | 2,872 | 0.98 | 32% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 205 | 2.42 | 7,454 | 2.55 | 5% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 40 | 0.47 | 1,832 | 0.63 | 34% safer |
| Public Order | 464 | 5.47 | 13,527 | 4.62 | 16% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 74 | 0.87 | 2,733 | 0.93 | 7% safer |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 1.00 | 4,757 | 1.62 | 62% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 13 | 0.15 | 976 | 0.33 | 120% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 311 | 3.67 | 11,091 | 3.79 | 3.3% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,995 | 23.52 | 64,589 | 22.05 | 6% more dangerous |
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield | 2,575 | 23.95 | 96% safer |
| Solihull | 2,920 | 26.94 | 75% safer |
| Stourbridge | 1,950 | 30.18 | 56% safer |
| Dudley | 3,990 | 47.04 | - |
| Walsall | 3,836 | 52.39 | 10% more dangerous |
| West Bromwich | 4,443 | 56.25 | 16% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near New Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pennant Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Birmingham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Lukes Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Drugs | On or near Corngreaves Walk | Local resolution |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Double Row | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Middlepark Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Chestnut Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Copse Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Priory Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Poplar Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Somery Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Park Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Alexandra Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Lavender Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Lukes Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 14 | 18 | 6 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.31 | 0.51 | 0.37 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Burglary | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 10 | 9 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.47 | Safer |
| Public Order | 5 | 7 | 10 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 0.87 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.74 | 0.62 | 0.52 | 0.15 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 13 | 11 | 9 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 33 | 40 | 48 | 24 | Safer |
We only display green spaces in Dudley that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary McArthur Gardens | - | - | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Netherton Cricket Ground | 1 | - | 2 | - | 5 | 0 | 3.9 |
| Netherton Park | 1 | - | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 0.84 |
| Roseland Playing Fields | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1.1 |
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 18% safer |
| Dudley | 47.04 | - |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 5% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 30% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 43% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 48% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 48% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 58% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 62% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 64% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 69% more dangerous |
New Dock & Eve Hill is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Dudley, followed by Brockmoor & Woodside in second place, and Kates Hill as the third most dangerous area. Dudley's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Dibdale, Dudley Wood & Saltwells, and Old Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockmoor & Woodside | 493 | 62 | Second |
| Cradley Heath | 314 | 46 | Seventh |
| Dibdale | 166 | 20 | 11th |
| Dixons Green | 397 | 50 | Fifth |
| Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest | 459 | 48 | Sixth |
| Dudley Wood & Saltwells | 288 | 36 | Tenth |
| Kates Hill | 418 | 60 | Third |
| Netherton | 385 | 44 | Eighth |
| New Dock & Eve Hill | 509 | 63 | First |
| Old Hill | 451 | 43 | Ninth |
| Russell's Hall | 451 | 53 | Fourth |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Dudley for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Dibdale (24) | Cradley Heath (61) |
| Bicycle Theft | Netherton (1) | Cradley Heath (2) |
| Burglary | Dibdale (12) | New Dock & Eve Hill (45) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Dudley Wood & Saltwells (17) | Kates Hill (42) |
| Drugs | Cradley Heath (2) | New Dock & Eve Hill (22) |
| Other Crime | Dibdale (5) | Brockmoor & Woodside (28) |
| Other Theft | Dibdale (3) | New Dock & Eve Hill (32) |
| Possession of Weapons | Russell's Hall (2) | Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest (7) |
| Public Order | Dibdale (10) | Kates Hill (51) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Netherton (2) | New Dock & Eve Hill (15) |
| Shoplifting | Dudley Wood & Saltwells (1) | Kates Hill (22) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest (1) | Brockmoor & Woodside (4) |
| Vehicle Crime | Dibdale (19) | Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest (42) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Dibdale (90) | Brockmoor & Woodside (275) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Dudley change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Dudley saw a 360% increase in other crime. Dudley saw a large fall in possession of weapons during April, when it fell by 82% compared to April in 2019. Vehicle Crime saw a fall in every month of Dudley's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -7% | +144% | +110% | +6% | +29% | +9% | +75% | +46% | +62% | +23% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | -17% | +75% | -25% |
| Burglary | +6% | -39% | -59% | -20% | -43% | -5% | -48% | +13% | -2% | -29% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +9% | -7% | -15% | -16% | +29% | +33% | -1% | -11% | -2% | -9% |
| Drugs | -52% | +50% | +144% | +27% | +38% | +75% | +42% | -24% | - | +6% |
| Other Crime | -38% | +175% | +40% | +45% | +31% | +45% | +42% | +73% | +360% | +150% |
| Other Theft | -35% | -40% | -23% | -46% | -2% | -29% | +22% | +14% | +5% | -30% |
| Possession of Weapons | -9% | -82% | -30% | -33% | -17% | +67% | -8% | -9% | +11% | -13% |
| Public Order | +12% | +58% | +60% | +36% | +13% | +71% | +38% | +77% | +42% | +50% |
| Robbery | -25% | - | -26% | -45% | +67% | -13% | -21% | -13% | +91% | -20% |
| Shoplifting | -68% | -23% | -56% | -61% | -28% | -22% | -8% | +90% | -65% | +5% |
| Theft From the Person | - | +33% | -75% | +100% | +200% | -60% | -33% | -75% | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -12% | -10% | -34% | -53% | -30% | -35% | -12% | +18% | -5% | -45% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -3% | -8% | +29% | -2% | +22% | +60% | +48% | +32% | +16% | +16% |
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