Crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town: statistics, rates and trends
758 crimes were recorded in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
- Types of crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
- Wollaston & Stourbridge Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
- Population and deprivation in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
- Questions about crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
- About this data
758 crimes were recorded in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 371 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wollaston & Stourbridge Town has the 2,474th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wollaston & Stourbridge Town | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 758 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.6 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,912 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,003 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (758). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 758 | 63.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 792 | 66.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 922 | 77.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,003 | 84.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 977 | 82.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 888 | 74.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 768 | 64.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 795 | 66.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 785 | 65.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+37%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-42%) and criminal damage and arson (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 371 | 31.1 | 0.91 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 5.6 | 0.68 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 4.8 | 0.97 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -35% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -19% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.4 | 0.97 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -42% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -31% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +7% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.86 | -17% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.44 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 48.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 3 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wollaston & Stourbridge Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wollaston & Stourbridge Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wollaston & Stourbridge Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton | 456 | 38.9 | -39% |
| Amblecote | 805 | 53.3 | -16% |
| Wordsley North | 593 | 43.3 | -32% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,701 | 131.9 | +107% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,485 | 157.9 | +148% |
| Pedmore & Stourbridge East | 619 | 44.1 | -31% |
| Kingswinford South | 503 | 41.7 | -34% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,381 | 96.7 | +52% |
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 Wollaston & Stourbridge Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Street | 72 |
| On or near Supermarket | 56 |
| On or near Bridgnorth Road | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Coventry Street | 29 |
| On or near Kent Road | 26 |
| On or near Rutland Place | 25 |
| On or near Durham Road | 22 |
| On or near Meadowpark Road | 22 |
| On or near Green Street | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town 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 | 298 | 39.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 274 | 36.1% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 5.3% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% |
Wollaston & Stourbridge Town has an estimated population of 11,912. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wollaston & Stourbridge Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Wollaston & Stourbridge Town a safe place to live?
Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 63.6 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 Wollaston & Stourbridge Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (67).
Is crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town was down 4% on the year before: 758 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 792 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wollaston & Stourbridge Town?
Wollaston & Stourbridge Town 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 Wollaston & Stourbridge Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.