Crime in Cradley North & Wollescote: statistics, rates and trends
660 crimes were recorded in Cradley North & Wollescote in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cradley North & Wollescote at a glance
- Crime trends in Cradley North & Wollescote
- Types of crime in Cradley North & Wollescote
- Cradley North & Wollescote compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cradley North & Wollescote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cradley North & Wollescote
- Demographics of Cradley North & Wollescote
- Questions about crime in Cradley North & Wollescote
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (329), criminal damage and arson (69) and vehicle crime (63) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,779th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cradley North & Wollescote | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 660 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.1 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,765 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cradley North & Wollescote of any year here (660 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 660 | 56.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 815 | 69.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 712 | 60.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 726 | 61.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 914 | 77.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 902 | 76.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 727 | 61.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 831 | 70.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 694 | 59.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (84% below) and public order (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 60 to 69, while anti-social behaviour fell from 76 to 29 and public order fell from 54 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 329 | 28.0 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.2 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -33% |
| Public order | 33 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 2.5 | 15.4 | -62% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cradley North & Wollescote; the highest is Brierley Hill & Wordsley South (159.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Hayley Green & Cradley South (40.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cradley North & Wollescote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayley Green & Cradley South | 539 | 40.7 | -27% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,723 | 133.6 | +138% |
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,064 | 76.8 | +37% |
| Belle Vale | 1,238 | 92.6 | +65% |
| Pedmore & Stourbridge East | 611 | 43.5 | -22% |
| Amblecote | 797 | 52.8 | -6% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,515 | 159.8 | +185% |
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,324 | 86.1 | +53% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Cradley North & Wollescote over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Balds Lane” (50).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Balds Lane | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 35 |
| On or near Park Road | 17 |
| On or near Coppice Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Wynall Lane South | 15 |
| On or near Ashfield Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Church Road | 14 |
| On or near Deer Park Gardens | 14 |
| On or near New Street | 14 |
Of the 631 crimes in Cradley North & Wollescote with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 279 | 44.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 203 | 32.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Cradley North & Wollescote has an estimated population of 11,765 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cradley North & Wollescote average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cradley North & Wollescote | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cradley North & Wollescote a safe place to live?
Cradley North & Wollescote recorded 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,779th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cradley North & Wollescote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 329 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (69).
Is crime in Cradley North & Wollescote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cradley North & Wollescote was down 19% on the year before: 660 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 815 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cradley North & Wollescote?
About 11,765 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cradley North & Wollescote?
Cradley North & Wollescote 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.