Crime in Netherton & Holly Hall: statistics, rates and trends
1,351 crimes were recorded in Netherton & Holly Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Netherton & Holly Hall at a glance
- Crime trends in Netherton & Holly Hall
- Types of crime in Netherton & Holly Hall
- Netherton & Holly Hall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Netherton & Holly Hall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Netherton & Holly Hall
- Population and deprivation in Netherton & Holly Hall
- Questions about crime in Netherton & Holly Hall
- About this data
1,351 crimes were recorded in Netherton & Holly Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 672 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Netherton & Holly Hall has the 1,567th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Netherton & Holly Hall | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,351 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.9 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,378 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Netherton & Holly Hall was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,867 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,297). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,351 | 87.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,428 | 92.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,566 | 101.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,590 | 103.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,867 | 121.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,804 | 117.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,618 | 105.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,498 | 97.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,297 | 84.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 147 |
| June 2026 | 135 |
| May 2026 | 122 |
| April 2026 | 142 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
| August 2025 | 122 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Netherton & Holly Hall 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, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+44%) and public order (+25%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-61%) and robbery (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 672 | 43.7 | 1.28 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 7.4 | 1.09 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 6.2 | 1.25 | -21% |
| Burglary | 92 | 6.0 | 1.69 | +8% |
| Public order | 80 | 5.2 | 0.78 | +25% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.4 | 0.69 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 3.3 | 0.40 | -26% |
| Other crime | 46 | 3.0 | 1.42 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 2.7 | 0.17 | -61% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 2.3 | 2.41 | +44% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.9 | 0.67 | -46% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Netherton & Holly Hall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 672 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 49.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Netherton & Holly Hall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Netherton & Holly Hall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Netherton & Holly Hall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Netherton & Holly Hall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Netherton & Holly Hall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Netherton & Holly Hall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Netherton & Holly Hall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Netherton & Holly Hall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Netherton & Holly Hall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Netherton & Holly Hall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Netherton & Holly Hall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Netherton & Holly Hall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Netherton & Holly Hall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Netherton & Holly Hall 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Netherton & Holly Hall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Netherton & Holly Hall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Netherton & Holly Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,045 | 75.5 | -14% |
| St. Thomas's | 2,264 | 123.7 | +41% |
| St. James's | 2,127 | 148.0 | +69% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,381 | 96.7 | +10% |
| Castle & Priory | 1,743 | 114.9 | +31% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,485 | 157.9 | +80% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 676 | 57.5 | -35% |
| Amblecote | 805 | 53.3 | -39% |
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 Netherton & Holly Hall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wood Street | 70 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 40 |
| On or near Vine Street | 38 |
| On or near Cochrane Road | 37 |
| On or near Buxton Road | 36 |
| On or near Double Row | 36 |
| On or near Park Road | 34 |
| On or near Crescent Road | 31 |
| On or near Lodge Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Highgate Road | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Netherton & Holly Hall 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 | 612 | 45.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 371 | 27.5% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 5.6% |
| Not recorded | 41 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Netherton & Holly Hall has an estimated population of 15,378. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Netherton & Holly Hall sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Netherton & Holly Hall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% |
| Social rented homes | 25.2% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.2% |
Is Netherton & Holly Hall a safe place to live?
Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Netherton & Holly Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 672 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (114).
Is crime in Netherton & Holly Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Netherton & Holly Hall was down 5% on the year before: 1,351 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,428 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Netherton & Holly Hall?
Netherton & Holly Hall 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 Netherton & Holly Hall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.