Crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood: statistics, rates and trends
1,045 crimes were recorded in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood at a glance
- Crime trends in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
- Types of crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
- Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
- Population and deprivation in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
- Questions about crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
- About this data
1,045 crimes were recorded in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 495 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood has the 2,010th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,045 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.5 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,846 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,404 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,040). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 1,045 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,040 | 75.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,073 | 77.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,205 | 87.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,359 | 98.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,404 | 101.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,111 | 80.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,055 | 76.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,088 | 78.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 90 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
| August 2025 | 96 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in other crime (+60%) and shoplifting (+22%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-50%) and vehicle crime (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 495 | 35.8 | 1.04 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 7.1 | 0.85 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 5.5 | 0.81 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 5.4 | 1.10 | -32% |
| Public order | 63 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 3.8 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.3 | 0.92 | -21% |
| Other theft | 38 | 2.7 | 0.43 | -19% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.3 | 1.09 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.8 | 1.86 | +39% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.5 | 0.46 | -9% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.2 | 0.86 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.18 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 495 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 2 reports 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,351 | 87.9 | +16% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 676 | 57.5 | -24% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,701 | 131.9 | +75% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,485 | 157.9 | +109% |
| Amblecote | 805 | 53.3 | -29% |
| Belle Vale | 1,245 | 93.1 | +23% |
| St. Thomas's | 2,264 | 123.7 | +64% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,381 | 96.7 | +28% |
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 Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nottingham Way | 83 |
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Murray Grey Mews | 38 |
| On or near Bush Road | 37 |
| On or near Montgomery Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Rose Hill | 25 |
| On or near Chester Road | 22 |
| On or near Albertine Mews | 21 |
| On or near Lea Bank Road | 20 |
| On or near Stoney Lane | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood 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 | 456 | 43.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 315 | 30.1% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 6.3% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% |
Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood has an estimated population of 13,846. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.6% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.3% |
Is Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood a safe place to live?
Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 75.5 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 Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 495 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (98).
Is crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,045 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,040 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood?
Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood 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 Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.