Crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett: statistics, rates and trends
1,381 crimes were recorded in Brockmoor & Pensnett in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett at a glance
- Crime trends in Brockmoor & Pensnett
- Types of crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett
- Brockmoor & Pensnett compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brockmoor & Pensnett
- Population and deprivation in Brockmoor & Pensnett
- Questions about crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett
- About this data
1,381 crimes were recorded in Brockmoor & Pensnett in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 610 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brockmoor & Pensnett has the 1,331st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brockmoor & Pensnett | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,381 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.7 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,276 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,644 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,181). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 1,381 | 96.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,251 | 87.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,273 | 89.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,478 | 103.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,605 | 112.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,644 | 115.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,181 | 82.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,262 | 88.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,189 | 83.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 161 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 129 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 128 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 123 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
| August 2025 | 126 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brockmoor & Pensnett 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+50%) and shoplifting (+45%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-55%) and public order (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 610 | 42.7 | 1.25 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 237 | 16.6 | 2.00 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 113 | 7.9 | 1.61 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 7.4 | 1.08 | -13% |
| Burglary | 62 | 4.3 | 1.23 | +7% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +28% |
| Public order | 53 | 3.7 | 0.56 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 3.0 | 0.20 | -55% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.3 | 0.71 | +50% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.7 | 1.73 | +14% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.41 | -58% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 610 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brockmoor & Pensnett
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brockmoor & Pensnett, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brockmoor & Pensnett.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brockmoor & Pensnett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,485 | 157.9 | +63% |
| Kingswinford South | 503 | 41.7 | -57% |
| St. James's | 2,127 | 148.0 | +53% |
| Wordsley North | 593 | 43.3 | -55% |
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,351 | 87.9 | -9% |
| Kingswinford North & Wall Heath | 645 | 50.7 | -48% |
| Gornal | 940 | 67.8 | -30% |
| Amblecote | 805 | 53.3 | -45% |
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 Brockmoor & Pensnett over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hollies Street | 140 |
| On or near Commonside | 109 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Birbeck Place | 40 |
| On or near Bobeche Place | 36 |
| On or near Milton Street | 35 |
| On or near Pheasant Street | 32 |
| On or near Rookery Park | 32 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 29 |
| On or near Bridgend Croft | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brockmoor & Pensnett 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 506 | 36.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 460 | 33.3% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 7.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 4.2% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Brockmoor & Pensnett has an estimated population of 14,276. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brockmoor & Pensnett sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brockmoor & Pensnett |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.8% |
| Social rented homes | 28.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.1% |
Is Brockmoor & Pensnett a safe place to live?
Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Brockmoor & Pensnett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 610 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (237).
Is crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett was up 10% on the year before: 1,381 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,251 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brockmoor & Pensnett?
Brockmoor & Pensnett 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 Brockmoor & Pensnett. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.