Crime in Lye & Stourbridge North: statistics, rates and trends
1,701 crimes were recorded in Lye & Stourbridge North in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lye & Stourbridge North at a glance
- Crime trends in Lye & Stourbridge North
- Types of crime in Lye & Stourbridge North
- Lye & Stourbridge North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lye & Stourbridge North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lye & Stourbridge North
- Population and deprivation in Lye & Stourbridge North
- Questions about crime in Lye & Stourbridge North
- About this data
1,701 crimes were recorded in Lye & Stourbridge North in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 637 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lye & Stourbridge North has the 646th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lye & Stourbridge North | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,701 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.9 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,895 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lye & Stourbridge North was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,038 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,560). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 1,701 | 131.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,870 | 145.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,900 | 147.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,865 | 144.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,038 | 158.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,830 | 141.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,560 | 121.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,751 | 135.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,918 | 148.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 192 |
| June 2026 | 150 |
| May 2026 | 142 |
| April 2026 | 142 |
| March 2026 | 166 |
| February 2026 | 128 |
| January 2026 | 125 |
| December 2025 | 139 |
| November 2025 | 104 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 136 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lye & Stourbridge North 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+30%) and public order (+11%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-58%) and robbery (-53%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 637 | 49.4 | 1.44 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 347 | 26.9 | 3.25 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 126 | 9.8 | 1.44 | +3% |
| Public order | 118 | 9.2 | 1.38 | +11% |
| Other theft | 105 | 8.1 | 1.27 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 6.6 | 1.34 | -17% |
| Burglary | 68 | 5.3 | 1.49 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 4.9 | 0.32 | -58% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.5 | 1.07 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 45 | 3.5 | 3.59 | +5% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.7 | 1.29 | +30% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.1 | 0.80 | -53% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lye & Stourbridge North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 637 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lye & Stourbridge North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 347 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lye & Stourbridge North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lye & Stourbridge North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lye & Stourbridge North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lye & Stourbridge North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lye & Stourbridge North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lye & Stourbridge North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lye & Stourbridge North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lye & Stourbridge North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lye & Stourbridge North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lye & Stourbridge North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lye & Stourbridge North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lye & Stourbridge North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lye & Stourbridge North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lye & Stourbridge North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lye & Stourbridge North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblecote | 805 | 53.3 | -60% |
| Pedmore & Stourbridge East | 619 | 44.1 | -67% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 676 | 57.5 | -56% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,485 | 157.9 | +20% |
| Wollaston & Stourbridge Town | 758 | 63.6 | -52% |
| Norton | 456 | 38.9 | -70% |
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,045 | 75.5 | -43% |
| Hayley Green & Cradley South | 543 | 41.1 | -69% |
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 Lye & Stourbridge North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 168 |
| On or near Tile Croft | 152 |
| On or near Hill Bank | 112 |
| On or near Police Station | 100 |
| On or near Supermarket | 85 |
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Union Street | 75 |
| On or near Church Road | 41 |
| On or near Clinic Drive | 34 |
| On or near Foster Street East | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lye & Stourbridge North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 660 | 38.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 532 | 31.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 138 | 8.1% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 8.0% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.7% |
Lye & Stourbridge North has an estimated population of 12,895. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lye & Stourbridge North sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lye & Stourbridge North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.6% |
Is Lye & Stourbridge North a safe place to live?
Lye & Stourbridge North recorded 131.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Lye & Stourbridge North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 637 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (347).
Is crime in Lye & Stourbridge North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lye & Stourbridge North was down 9% on the year before: 1,701 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,870 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lye & Stourbridge North?
Lye & Stourbridge North 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 Lye & Stourbridge North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.