Crime in Sedgley, Dudley: statistics, rates and trends
930 crimes were recorded in Sedgley, Dudley in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sedgley, Dudley at a glance
- Crime trends in Sedgley, Dudley
- Types of crime in Sedgley, Dudley
- Sedgley, Dudley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sedgley, Dudley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sedgley, Dudley
- Population and deprivation in Sedgley, Dudley
- Questions about crime in Sedgley, Dudley
- About this data
930 crimes were recorded in Sedgley, Dudley in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 407 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sedgley, Dudley has the 2,465th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sedgley, Dudley | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 930 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.9 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,544 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sedgley, Dudley was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,198 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (930). 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 | 930 | 63.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,118 | 76.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,092 | 75.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,138 | 78.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,198 | 82.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,174 | 80.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,021 | 70.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,005 | 69.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 970 | 66.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 109 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sedgley, Dudley 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 vehicle crime, burglary, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in burglary (+14%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-64%) and shoplifting (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 407 | 28.0 | 0.82 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 6.9 | 1.40 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 6.4 | 0.94 | -17% |
| Burglary | 66 | 4.5 | 1.28 | +14% |
| Public order | 64 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 3.4 | 0.22 | -64% |
| Other theft | 40 | 2.8 | 0.43 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.6 | 0.32 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.5 | 1.56 | +29% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +54% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.0 | 0.49 | -25% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 0.36 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sedgley, Dudley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 407 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 43.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sedgley, Dudley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sedgley, Dudley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sedgley, Dudley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sedgley, Dudley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sedgley, Dudley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sedgley, Dudley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sedgley, Dudley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sedgley, Dudley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sedgley, Dudley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sedgley, Dudley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sedgley, Dudley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sedgley, Dudley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sedgley, Dudley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sedgley, Dudley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sedgley, Dudley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sedgley, Dudley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sedgley, Dudley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gornal & Woodsetton | 1,154 | 83.5 | +31% |
| Gornal | 940 | 67.8 | +6% |
| Coseley | 1,117 | 80.6 | +26% |
| Castle & Priory | 1,743 | 114.9 | +80% |
| St. James's | 2,127 | 148.0 | +132% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,381 | 96.7 | +51% |
| St. Thomas's | 2,264 | 123.7 | +93% |
| Kingswinford North & Wall Heath | 645 | 50.7 | -21% |
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 Sedgley, Dudley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 84 |
| On or near Whitesmiths Close | 65 |
| On or near Dudley Street | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Beech Close | 22 |
| On or near White'S Drive | 21 |
| On or near Dudley Road | 20 |
| On or near Clifton Street | 19 |
| On or near Lyndon Close | 18 |
| On or near Braemar Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sedgley, Dudley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 364 | 39.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 335 | 36.0% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 5.9% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.0% |
Sedgley, Dudley has an estimated population of 14,544. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sedgley, Dudley sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sedgley, Dudley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Sedgley, Dudley a safe place to live?
Sedgley, Dudley recorded 63.9 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 Sedgley, Dudley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 407 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (100).
Is crime in Sedgley, Dudley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sedgley, Dudley was down 17% on the year before: 930 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,118 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sedgley, Dudley?
Sedgley, Dudley 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 Sedgley, Dudley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.