Crime in Pedmore & Stourbridge East: statistics, rates and trends
619 crimes were recorded in Pedmore & Stourbridge East in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pedmore & Stourbridge East at a glance
- Crime trends in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
- Types of crime in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
- Pedmore & Stourbridge East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
- Population and deprivation in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
- Questions about crime in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
- About this data
619 crimes were recorded in Pedmore & Stourbridge East in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 297 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pedmore & Stourbridge East has the 3,283rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pedmore & Stourbridge East | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 619 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.1 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,052 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pedmore & Stourbridge East was highest in the year to July 2022 (993 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (619). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 619 | 44.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 785 | 55.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 864 | 61.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 892 | 63.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 993 | 70.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 924 | 65.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 891 | 63.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 937 | 66.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 884 | 62.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pedmore & Stourbridge East 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 other theft (+25%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-70%) and shoplifting (-59%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 297 | 21.1 | 0.62 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 4.7 | 0.95 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.1 | 0.45 | -37% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Burglary | 40 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -35% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.5 | 0.39 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 2.1 | 0.13 | -70% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.4 | 0.67 | +25% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 0.81 | +22% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pedmore & Stourbridge East 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pedmore & Stourbridge East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pedmore & Stourbridge East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pedmore & Stourbridge East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,701 | 131.9 | +199% |
| Norton | 456 | 38.9 | -12% |
| Amblecote | 805 | 53.3 | +21% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 676 | 57.5 | +30% |
| Wollaston & Stourbridge Town | 758 | 63.6 | +44% |
| Hayley Green & Cradley South | 543 | 41.1 | -7% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,485 | 157.9 | +258% |
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,045 | 75.5 | +71% |
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 Pedmore & Stourbridge East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Murcroft Road | 19 |
| On or near Wychbury Road | 19 |
| On or near Church Street | 18 |
| On or near Amos Road | 17 |
| On or near Alperton Drive | 16 |
| On or near Powlers Close | 15 |
| On or near Gauden Road | 14 |
| On or near Hadcroft Grange | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pedmore & Stourbridge East 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 | 233 | 37.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 222 | 35.9% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 6.0% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
Pedmore & Stourbridge East has an estimated population of 14,052. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pedmore & Stourbridge East sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pedmore & Stourbridge East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Pedmore & Stourbridge East a safe place to live?
Pedmore & Stourbridge East recorded 44.1 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 Pedmore & Stourbridge East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (66).
Is crime in Pedmore & Stourbridge East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pedmore & Stourbridge East was down 21% on the year before: 619 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 785 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pedmore & Stourbridge East?
Pedmore & Stourbridge East 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 Pedmore & Stourbridge East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.