Crime in Netherton & Holly Hall: statistics, rates and trends
1,324 crimes were recorded in Netherton & Holly Hall in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Netherton & Holly Hall
- Questions about crime in Netherton & Holly Hall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (665), criminal damage and arson (108) and burglary (93) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,634th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Netherton & Holly Hall | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,324 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.1 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,378 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Netherton & Holly Hall peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,850 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,314). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,324 | 86.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,431 | 93.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,548 | 100.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,583 | 102.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,850 | 120.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,819 | 118.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,651 | 107.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,491 | 97.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,314 | 85.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Netherton & Holly Hall recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.4 times the national rate), burglary (70% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (86% below) and shoplifting (65% below). On the year before, public order rose from 60 to 86 and possession of weapons rose from 26 to 36, while anti-social behaviour fell from 105 to 34 and shoplifting fell from 71 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 665 | 43.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Burglary | 93 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 5.8 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Public order | 86 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Other theft | 71 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -37% |
| Other crime | 41 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 2.3 | 1.0 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 2.2 | 15.4 | -68% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Netherton & Holly Hall; the highest is Brierley Hill & Wordsley South (159.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Amblecote (52.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Netherton & Holly Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,064 | 76.8 | -11% |
| St. Thomas's | 2,344 | 128.1 | +49% |
| St. James's | 2,167 | 150.8 | +75% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,362 | 95.4 | +11% |
| Castle & Priory | 1,746 | 115.1 | +34% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,515 | 159.8 | +86% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 660 | 56.1 | -35% |
| Amblecote | 797 | 52.8 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Netherton & Holly Hall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wood Street” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wood Street | 66 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 39 |
| On or near Double Row | 37 |
| On or near Buxton Road | 34 |
| On or near Crescent Road | 34 |
| On or near Park Road | 34 |
| On or near Vine Street | 32 |
| On or near Cochrane Road | 30 |
| On or near Highgate Road | 27 |
| On or near Lodge Crescent | 23 |
Of the 1,290 crimes in Netherton & Holly Hall with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 608 | 47.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 371 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Netherton & Holly Hall has an estimated population of 15,378 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Netherton & Holly Hall average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Netherton & Holly Hall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Netherton & Holly Hall a safe place to live?
Netherton & Holly Hall recorded 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,634th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Netherton & Holly Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 665 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (108).
Is crime in Netherton & Holly Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Netherton & Holly Hall was down 7% on the year before: 1,324 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,431 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Netherton & Holly Hall?
About 15,378 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Netherton & Holly Hall?
Netherton & Holly Hall 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.