Crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South: statistics, rates and trends
539 crimes were recorded in Hayley Green & Cradley South in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hayley Green & Cradley South
- Questions about crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (264), criminal damage and arson (52) and vehicle crime (45) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,415th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hayley Green & Cradley South | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 539 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.7 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,227 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South peaked in the year to August 2021 (699 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (531). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 539 | 40.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 652 | 49.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 560 | 42.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 573 | 43.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 556 | 42.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 699 | 52.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 597 | 45.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 612 | 46.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 531 | 40.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (90% below) and shoplifting (75% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 63 to 21 and shoplifting fell from 57 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 264 | 20.0 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -33% |
| Burglary | 39 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.1 | 8.5 | -51% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.0 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Other theft | 23 | 1.7 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 1.6 | 15.4 | -67% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Hayley Green & Cradley South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hayley Green & Cradley South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vale | 1,238 | 92.6 | +127% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 660 | 56.1 | +38% |
| Halesowen South | 698 | 56.4 | +38% |
| Pedmore & Stourbridge East | 611 | 43.5 | +7% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,723 | 133.6 | +228% |
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,064 | 76.8 | +89% |
| Halesowen North | 740 | 53.2 | +31% |
| Amblecote | 797 | 52.8 | +30% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Hayley Green & Cradley South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Cradley Fields | 28 |
| On or near Parkside Road | 21 |
| On or near Mendip Road | 18 |
| On or near Beecher Road East | 17 |
| On or near Albrighton Road | 15 |
| On or near Clent View Road | 14 |
| On or near Beeches View Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Windmill Hill | 12 |
| On or near The Longcroft | 11 |
Of the 518 crimes in Hayley Green & Cradley South with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 221 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 187 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hayley Green & Cradley South has an estimated population of 13,227 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.6%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hayley Green & Cradley South average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hayley Green & Cradley South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hayley Green & Cradley South a safe place to live?
Hayley Green & Cradley South recorded 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,415th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hayley Green & Cradley South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 264 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (52).
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: 539 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 652 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hayley Green & Cradley South?
About 13,227 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hayley Green & Cradley South?
Hayley Green & Cradley South 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.