Crime in St. James's: statistics, rates and trends
2,127 crimes were recorded in St. James's in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St. James's at a glance
- Crime trends in St. James's
- Types of crime in St. James's
- St. James's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St. James's
- What happened after crimes were reported in St. James's
- Population and deprivation in St. James's
- Questions about crime in St. James's
- About this data
2,127 crimes were recorded in St. James's in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 1,009 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St. James's has the 447th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St. James's | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,127 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 148.0 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,368 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St. James's was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,391 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,524). Over the whole period it rose 40%, 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 | 2,127 | 148.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,116 | 147.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,047 | 142.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,128 | 148.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,391 | 166.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,098 | 146.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,792 | 124.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,771 | 123.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,524 | 106.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 222 |
| June 2026 | 238 |
| May 2026 | 203 |
| April 2026 | 170 |
| March 2026 | 180 |
| February 2026 | 145 |
| January 2026 | 152 |
| December 2025 | 156 |
| November 2025 | 154 |
| October 2025 | 180 |
| September 2025 | 191 |
| August 2025 | 136 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St. James's 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+27%) and other crime (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-50%) and robbery (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,009 | 70.2 | 2.05 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 185 | 12.9 | 1.90 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 166 | 11.6 | 2.35 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 147 | 10.2 | 1.23 | +14% |
| Public order | 131 | 9.1 | 1.37 | +5% |
| Other theft | 123 | 8.6 | 1.34 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -50% |
| Burglary | 79 | 5.5 | 1.55 | -8% |
| Drugs | 63 | 4.4 | 1.34 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 52 | 3.6 | 3.73 | +27% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.6 | 1.22 | +16% |
| Robbery | 35 | 2.4 | 1.80 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.0 | 0.62 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in St. James's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St. James's recorded 1,009 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St. James's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St. James's recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St. James's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St. James's recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St. James's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St. James's recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St. James's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St. James's recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St. James's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St. James's recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St. James's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St. James's recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St. James's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St. James's recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St. James's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St. James's recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St. James's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St. James's recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St. James's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St. James's recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St. James's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St. James's recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St. James's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St. James's recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St. James's
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St. James's 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St. James's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St. James's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St. James's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle & Priory | 1,743 | 114.9 | -22% |
| Gornal | 940 | 67.8 | -54% |
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,351 | 87.9 | -41% |
| St. Thomas's | 2,264 | 123.7 | -16% |
| Upper Gornal & Woodsetton | 1,154 | 83.5 | -44% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,381 | 96.7 | -35% |
| Sedgley | 930 | 63.9 | -57% |
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,045 | 75.5 | -49% |
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 St. James's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 435 |
| On or near Stone Street | 104 |
| On or near Parking Area | 95 |
| On or near Grange Road | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 68 |
| On or near Court Passage | 48 |
| On or near Peregrine Close | 40 |
| On or near Vicarage Prospect | 39 |
| On or near Greystone Passage | 36 |
| On or near Ednam Road | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St. James's 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 | 837 | 39.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 658 | 30.9% |
| Under investigation | 200 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 171 | 8.0% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
St. James's has an estimated population of 14,368. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St. James's sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St. James's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.7% |
| Social rented homes | 30.5% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 35.6% |
Is St. James's a safe place to live?
St. James's recorded 148.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 St. James's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,009 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (185).
Is crime in St. James's going up or down?
Recorded crime in St. James's was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,127 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,116 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St. James's?
St. James's 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 St. James's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.