Crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett: statistics, rates and trends
1,362 crimes were recorded in Brockmoor & Pensnett in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Brockmoor & Pensnett
- Questions about crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (617), shoplifting (236) and vehicle crime (109) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,357th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Brockmoor & Pensnett | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,362 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.4 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,276 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,668 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,189). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,362 | 95.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,268 | 88.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,273 | 89.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,478 | 103.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,580 | 110.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,668 | 116.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,189 | 83.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,247 | 87.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,216 | 85.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 107 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate), possession of weapons (73% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (54% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (83% below) and public order (44% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 172 to 236 and drugs rose from 22 to 30, while anti-social behaviour fell from 97 to 37 and criminal damage and arson fell from 123 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 617 | 43.2 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 236 | 16.5 | 8.5 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Burglary | 60 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Other theft | 59 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Public order | 53 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 2.6 | 15.4 | -62% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +36% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.7 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brockmoor & Pensnett; the highest is Brierley Hill & Wordsley South (159.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Kingswinford South (42.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brockmoor & Pensnett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,515 | 159.8 | +67% |
| Kingswinford South | 507 | 42.1 | -56% |
| St. James's | 2,167 | 150.8 | +58% |
| Wordsley North | 599 | 43.7 | -54% |
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,324 | 86.1 | -10% |
| Kingswinford North & Wall Heath | 652 | 51.2 | -46% |
| Gornal | 930 | 67.1 | -30% |
| Amblecote | 797 | 52.8 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Brockmoor & Pensnett over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hollies Street” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hollies Street | 136 |
| On or near Commonside | 110 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Bobeche Place | 42 |
| On or near Birbeck Place | 36 |
| On or near Milton Street | 30 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 29 |
| On or near Pheasant Street | 29 |
| On or near Rookery Park | 29 |
| On or near Bridgend Croft | 28 |
Of the 1,325 crimes in Brockmoor & Pensnett with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 525 | 39.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 445 | 33.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 99 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Brockmoor & Pensnett has an estimated population of 14,276 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brockmoor & Pensnett average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brockmoor & Pensnett | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Brockmoor & Pensnett a safe place to live?
Brockmoor & Pensnett recorded 95.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,357th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 617 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (236).
Is crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brockmoor & Pensnett was up 7% on the year before: 1,362 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,268 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brockmoor & Pensnett?
About 14,276 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brockmoor & Pensnett?
Brockmoor & Pensnett 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.