Crime in Belle Vale, Dudley: statistics, rates and trends
1,238 crimes were recorded in Belle Vale, Dudley in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Belle Vale, Dudley at a glance
- Crime trends in Belle Vale, Dudley
- Types of crime in Belle Vale, Dudley
- Belle Vale, Dudley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Belle Vale, Dudley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Belle Vale, Dudley
- Demographics of Belle Vale, Dudley
- Questions about crime in Belle Vale, Dudley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (489), shoplifting (190) and criminal damage and arson (96) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,424th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Belle Vale, Dudley | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,238 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.6 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,366 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Belle Vale, Dudley peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,501 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,148). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,238 | 92.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,236 | 92.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,238 | 92.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,309 | 97.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,432 | 107.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,501 | 112.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,212 | 90.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,172 | 87.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,148 | 85.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 101 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 108 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 126 |
| September 2025 | 109 |
Compared with England and Wales, Belle Vale, Dudley recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.4 times the national rate), shoplifting (68% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (37% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (72% below) and drugs (43% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 73 to 96, while anti-social behaviour fell from 95 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 489 | 36.6 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 190 | 14.2 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 91 | 6.8 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Public order | 79 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 73 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.1 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 2.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Belle Vale, Dudley; the highest is Lye & Stourbridge North (133.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Hayley Green & Cradley South (40.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belle Vale, Dudley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayley Green & Cradley South | 539 | 40.7 | -56% |
| Halesowen South | 698 | 56.4 | -39% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 660 | 56.1 | -39% |
| Halesowen North | 740 | 53.2 | -43% |
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,064 | 76.8 | -17% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,723 | 133.6 | +44% |
| Pedmore & Stourbridge East | 611 | 43.5 | -53% |
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,324 | 86.1 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Belle Vale, Dudley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (212).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 212 |
| On or near Halesowen Bus Station | 84 |
| On or near Walton Close | 50 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near Whitehall Road | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Furnace Hill | 33 |
| On or near Grammar School Lane | 28 |
| On or near Clancey Way | 22 |
Of the 1,180 crimes in Belle Vale, Dudley with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 58 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 464 | 39.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 420 | 35.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Belle Vale, Dudley has an estimated population of 13,366 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (23%, against 17%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Belle Vale, Dudley average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Belle Vale, Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Belle Vale, Dudley a safe place to live?
Belle Vale, Dudley recorded 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,424th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Belle Vale, Dudley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 489 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (190).
Is crime in Belle Vale, Dudley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belle Vale, Dudley was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,238 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,236 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Belle Vale, Dudley?
About 13,366 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Belle Vale, Dudley?
Belle Vale, Dudley is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.