Crime in Amblecote: statistics, rates and trends
805 crimes were recorded in Amblecote in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Amblecote at a glance
- Crime trends in Amblecote
- Types of crime in Amblecote
- Amblecote compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Amblecote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Amblecote
- Population and deprivation in Amblecote
- Questions about crime in Amblecote
- About this data
805 crimes were recorded in Amblecote in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 298 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Amblecote has the 2,883rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Amblecote | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 805 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.3 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,094 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Amblecote was highest in the year to July 2024 (975 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (746). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 805 | 53.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 746 | 49.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 975 | 64.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 934 | 61.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 917 | 60.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 927 | 61.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 802 | 53.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 823 | 54.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 886 | 58.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Amblecote over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+81%) and burglary (+50%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-53%) and other crime (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 19.7 | 0.58 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 130 | 8.6 | 1.04 | +81% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 6.0 | 1.21 | -2% |
| Burglary | 81 | 5.4 | 1.52 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -6% |
| Public order | 46 | 3.0 | 0.46 | +35% |
| Other theft | 37 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 1.4 | 0.09 | -53% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.1 | 0.32 | +78% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 0.89 | +0% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 0.38 | -50% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 0.34 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Amblecote
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Amblecote recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Amblecote
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Amblecote recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Amblecote
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Amblecote recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Amblecote
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Amblecote recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Amblecote
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Amblecote recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Amblecote
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Amblecote recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Amblecote
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Amblecote recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Amblecote
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Amblecote recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Amblecote
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Amblecote recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Amblecote
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Amblecote recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Amblecote
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Amblecote recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Amblecote
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Amblecote recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Amblecote
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Amblecote recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Amblecote, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Amblecote.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amblecote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,485 | 157.9 | +196% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,701 | 131.9 | +147% |
| Wollaston & Stourbridge Town | 758 | 63.6 | +19% |
| Wordsley North | 593 | 43.3 | -19% |
| Pedmore & Stourbridge East | 619 | 44.1 | -17% |
| Norton | 456 | 38.9 | -27% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 676 | 57.5 | +8% |
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,045 | 75.5 | +42% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Amblecote over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Audnam | 55 |
| On or near Armstrong Close | 30 |
| On or near Norbury Drive | 30 |
| On or near Nightclub | 20 |
| On or near School Drive | 18 |
| On or near Canal Street | 17 |
| On or near A461 | 14 |
| On or near Perrott Gardens | 14 |
| On or near Trefoil Gardens | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Amblecote over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 314 | 39.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 283 | 35.2% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 4.7% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.4% |
Amblecote has an estimated population of 15,094. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Amblecote sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Amblecote |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Amblecote a safe place to live?
Amblecote recorded 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Amblecote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (130).
Is crime in Amblecote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amblecote was up 8% on the year before: 805 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 746 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Amblecote?
Amblecote is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Amblecote. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.