Crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South: statistics, rates and trends
543 crimes were recorded in Hayley Green & Cradley South in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South at a glance
- Crime trends in Hayley Green & Cradley South
- Types of crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South
- Hayley Green & Cradley South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hayley Green & Cradley South
- Population and deprivation in Hayley Green & Cradley South
- Questions about crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South
- About this data
543 crimes were recorded in Hayley Green & Cradley South in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 259 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hayley Green & Cradley South has the 3,403rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hayley Green & Cradley South | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 543 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.1 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,227 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South was highest in the year to July 2021 (692 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (508). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 543 | 41.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 658 | 49.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 556 | 42.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 581 | 43.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 552 | 41.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 692 | 52.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 603 | 45.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 611 | 46.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 508 | 38.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hayley Green & Cradley South 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+11%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-61%) and shoplifting (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 19.6 | 0.57 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.4 | 0.65 | +7% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.0 | 0.86 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -44% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.0 | 0.24 | -57% |
| Public order | 25 | 1.9 | 0.28 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 1.8 | 0.12 | -61% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +160% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.8 | 0.39 | -35% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 0.56 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 47.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hayley Green & Cradley South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hayley Green & Cradley South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hayley Green & Cradley South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hayley Green & Cradley South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vale | 1,245 | 93.1 | +127% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 676 | 57.5 | +40% |
| Halesowen South | 711 | 57.5 | +40% |
| Pedmore & Stourbridge East | 619 | 44.1 | +7% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,701 | 131.9 | +221% |
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,045 | 75.5 | +84% |
| Halesowen North | 719 | 51.7 | +26% |
| Amblecote | 805 | 53.3 | +30% |
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 Hayley Green & Cradley South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Cradley Fields | 26 |
| On or near Parkside Road | 21 |
| On or near Mendip Road | 18 |
| On or near Albrighton Road | 16 |
| On or near Windmill Hill | 14 |
| On or near Beecher Road East | 12 |
| On or near Beeches View Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Linton Close | 11 |
| On or near Bournes Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hayley Green & Cradley South 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 | 222 | 40.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 193 | 35.5% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 6.6% |
| Not recorded | 24 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hayley Green & Cradley South has an estimated population of 13,227. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hayley Green & Cradley South sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hayley Green & Cradley South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Hayley Green & Cradley South a safe place to live?
Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Hayley Green & Cradley South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (58).
Is crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South was down 17% on the year before: 543 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 658 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hayley Green & Cradley South?
Hayley Green & Cradley South 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 Hayley Green & Cradley South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.