Crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood: statistics, rates and trends
1,064 crimes were recorded in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
- Questions about crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (482), shoplifting (99) and vehicle crime (85) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,953rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,064 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.8 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,846 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,396 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,036). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,064 | 76.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,036 | 74.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,088 | 78.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,172 | 84.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,354 | 97.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,396 | 100.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,153 | 83.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,062 | 76.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,075 | 77.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 115 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded notably more possession of weapons (79% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (76% below) and drugs (54% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 78 to 99 and possession of weapons rose from 20 to 24, while anti-social behaviour fell from 98 to 51 and vehicle crime fell from 104 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 482 | 34.8 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 99 | 7.2 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 60 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 3.7 | 15.4 | -48% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Other theft | 46 | 3.3 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.7 | 1.0 | +20% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.5 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood; 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 Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,324 | 86.1 | +12% |
| Cradley North & Wollescote | 660 | 56.1 | -27% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,723 | 133.6 | +74% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,515 | 159.8 | +108% |
| Amblecote | 797 | 52.8 | -31% |
| Belle Vale | 1,238 | 92.6 | +21% |
| St. Thomas's | 2,344 | 128.1 | +67% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,362 | 95.4 | +24% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nottingham Way” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nottingham Way | 90 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Murray Grey Mews | 37 |
| On or near Bush Road | 32 |
| On or near Montgomery Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Rose Hill | 25 |
| On or near Albertine Mews | 22 |
| On or near Stoney Lane | 22 |
| On or near Pavilion Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Lea Bank Road | 20 |
Of the 1,013 crimes in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 447 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 329 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood has an estimated population of 13,846 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood a safe place to live?
Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood recorded 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,953rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 482 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (99).
Is crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood was up 3% on the year before: 1,064 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,036 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood?
About 13,846 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood?
Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood 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.