Crime in St. Thomas's: statistics, rates and trends
2,344 crimes were recorded in St. Thomas's in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St. Thomas's at a glance
- Crime trends in St. Thomas's
- Types of crime in St. Thomas's
- St. Thomas's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St. Thomas's
- What happened after crimes were reported in St. Thomas's
- Demographics of St. Thomas's
- Questions about crime in St. Thomas's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (975), shoplifting (365) and criminal damage and arson (213) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 718th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | St. Thomas's | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,344 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.1 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 18,305 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St. Thomas's peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,239 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,190). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,344 | 128.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,257 | 123.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,195 | 119.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,671 | 145.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,239 | 176.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,612 | 142.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,190 | 119.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,526 | 138.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,223 | 121.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 252 |
| July 2026 | 226 |
| June 2026 | 254 |
| May 2026 | 227 |
| April 2026 | 206 |
| March 2026 | 206 |
| February 2026 | 170 |
| January 2026 | 136 |
| December 2025 | 161 |
| November 2025 | 185 |
| October 2025 | 173 |
| September 2025 | 148 |
Compared with England and Wales, St. Thomas's recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.6 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (73% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (77% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 225 to 365 and possession of weapons rose from 54 to 63, while anti-social behaviour fell from 163 to 64 and drugs fell from 71 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 975 | 53.3 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 365 | 19.9 | 8.5 | +62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 213 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 149 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 143 | 7.8 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Other theft | 126 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Burglary | 88 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 3.5 | 15.4 | -61% |
| Possession of weapons | 63 | 3.4 | 1.0 | +17% |
| Drugs | 53 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Robbery | 37 | 2.0 | 1.4 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St. Thomas's; the highest is St. James's (150.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Gornal (67.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St. Thomas's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton & Holly Hall | 1,324 | 86.1 | -33% |
| St. James's | 2,167 | 150.8 | +18% |
| Castle & Priory | 1,746 | 115.1 | -10% |
| Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood | 1,064 | 76.8 | -40% |
| Upper Gornal & Woodsetton | 1,149 | 83.2 | -35% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,362 | 95.4 | -25% |
| Gornal | 930 | 67.1 | -48% |
| Coseley | 1,127 | 81.4 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in St. Thomas's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Castle Street” (239).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castle Street | 239 |
| On or near Union Street | 185 |
| On or near Buffery Road | 127 |
| On or near King Street | 64 |
| On or near The Minories | 55 |
| On or near Cypress Road | 54 |
| On or near Little Street | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Firs Street | 44 |
| On or near Field Road | 42 |
Of the 2,280 crimes in St. Thomas's with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 873 | 38.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 870 | 38.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 208 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 156 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
St. Thomas's has an estimated population of 18,305 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (5.5%, against 3.4%), more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%) and more social housing (27%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St. Thomas's average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St. Thomas's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St. Thomas's a safe place to live?
St. Thomas's recorded 128.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 718th 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 shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in St. Thomas's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 975 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (365).
Is crime in St. Thomas's going up or down?
Recorded crime in St. Thomas's was up 4% on the year before: 2,344 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,257 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St. Thomas's?
About 18,305 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St. Thomas's?
St. Thomas's 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.