Crime in Sedgley, Dudley: statistics, rates and trends
943 crimes were recorded in Sedgley, Dudley in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sedgley, Dudley
- Questions about crime in Sedgley, Dudley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (431), criminal damage and arson (96) and vehicle crime (92) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,440th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sedgley, Dudley | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 943 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.8 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,544 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Sedgley, Dudley of any year here (943 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 943 | 64.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,103 | 75.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,098 | 75.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,118 | 76.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,207 | 83.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,174 | 80.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,043 | 71.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 998 | 68.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 976 | 67.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sedgley, Dudley recorded notably more possession of weapons (56% above the national rate), burglary (30% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (81% below) and shoplifting (76% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 58 to 67, while anti-social behaviour fell from 133 to 43 and shoplifting fell from 76 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 431 | 29.6 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 6.3 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Burglary | 67 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Public order | 66 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 3.0 | 15.4 | -68% |
| Other theft | 42 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.1 | 8.5 | -61% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sedgley, Dudley; the highest is St. James's (150.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Kingswinford North & Wall Heath (51.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sedgley, Dudley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gornal & Woodsetton | 1,149 | 83.2 | +28% |
| Gornal | 930 | 67.1 | +3% |
| Coseley | 1,127 | 81.4 | +25% |
| Castle & Priory | 1,746 | 115.1 | +78% |
| St. James's | 2,167 | 150.8 | +133% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,362 | 95.4 | +47% |
| St. Thomas's | 2,344 | 128.1 | +97% |
| Kingswinford North & Wall Heath | 652 | 51.2 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Sedgley, Dudley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Whitesmiths Close | 68 |
| On or near Dudley Street | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Beech Close | 22 |
| On or near White'S Drive | 22 |
| On or near Dudley Road | 20 |
| On or near Lyndon Close | 18 |
| On or near Braemar Close | 16 |
| On or near High Holborn | 16 |
Of the 900 crimes in Sedgley, Dudley with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 353 | 39.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 352 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Sedgley, Dudley has an estimated population of 14,544 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.1%, against 20.3%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sedgley, Dudley average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sedgley, Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sedgley, Dudley a safe place to live?
Sedgley, Dudley recorded 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,440th 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 Sedgley, Dudley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 431 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (96).
Is crime in Sedgley, Dudley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sedgley, Dudley was down 15% on the year before: 943 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,103 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sedgley, Dudley?
About 14,544 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sedgley, Dudley?
Sedgley, Dudley 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.