Crime in Coseley, Dudley: statistics, rates and trends
1,127 crimes were recorded in Coseley, Dudley in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Coseley, Dudley at a glance
- Crime trends in Coseley, Dudley
- Types of crime in Coseley, Dudley
- Coseley, Dudley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Coseley, Dudley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Coseley, Dudley
- Demographics of Coseley, Dudley
- Questions about crime in Coseley, Dudley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (520), vehicle crime (138) and criminal damage and arson (108) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,785th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Coseley, Dudley | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,127 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.4 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,851 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Coseley, Dudley peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,650 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,033). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,127 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,043 | 75.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,258 | 90.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,274 | 92.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,650 | 119.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,534 | 110.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,175 | 84.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,033 | 74.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,050 | 75.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 111 |
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
Compared with England and Wales, Coseley, Dudley recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate) and burglary (63% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (86% below) and shoplifting (80% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 97 to 138 and public order rose from 52 to 68, while anti-social behaviour fell from 80 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 520 | 37.5 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 10.0 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Burglary | 80 | 5.8 | 3.6 | +21% |
| Public order | 68 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 2.2 | 15.4 | -62% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.2 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Coseley, Dudley; the highest is St. James's (150.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Sedgley, Dudley (64.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coseley, Dudley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gornal & Woodsetton | 1,149 | 83.2 | +2% |
| Sedgley | 943 | 64.8 | -20% |
| Castle & Priory | 1,746 | 115.1 | +41% |
| Gornal | 930 | 67.1 | -18% |
| St. James's | 2,167 | 150.8 | +85% |
| St. Thomas's | 2,344 | 128.1 | +57% |
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,324 | 86.1 | +6% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,362 | 95.4 | +17% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Coseley, Dudley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Maslin Drive” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Maslin Drive | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Edge Street | 30 |
| On or near Old End Lane | 29 |
| On or near Cannon Park Way | 28 |
| On or near Fountain Lane | 27 |
| On or near George Road | 27 |
| On or near Iron Foundry Drive | 27 |
| On or near Chaucer Close | 24 |
Of the 1,097 crimes in Coseley, Dudley with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 499 | 45.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 373 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Coseley, Dudley has an estimated population of 13,851 (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 (18%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coseley, Dudley average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Coseley, Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Coseley, Dudley a safe place to live?
Coseley, Dudley recorded 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,785th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Coseley, Dudley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 520 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (138).
Is crime in Coseley, Dudley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coseley, Dudley was up 8% on the year before: 1,127 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,043 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coseley, Dudley?
About 13,851 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coseley, Dudley?
Coseley, 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.