Crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town: statistics, rates and trends
769 crimes were recorded in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
- Questions about crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (368), shoplifting (69) and vehicle crime (58) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,451st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wollaston & Stourbridge Town | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 769 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.6 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,912 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town peaked in the year to August 2023 (994 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (761). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 769 | 64.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 787 | 66.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 913 | 76.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 994 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 977 | 82.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 914 | 76.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 761 | 63.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 798 | 67.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 784 | 65.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (79% below) and other theft (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 275 to 368, while anti-social behaviour fell from 64 to 39 and shoplifting fell from 97 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 368 | 30.9 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 5.8 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 3.3 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wollaston & Stourbridge Town; the highest is Brierley Hill & Wordsley South (159.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Norton, Dudley (40.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wollaston & Stourbridge Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton | 472 | 40.3 | -38% |
| Amblecote | 797 | 52.8 | -18% |
| Wordsley North | 599 | 43.7 | -32% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,723 | 133.6 | +107% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,515 | 159.8 | +147% |
| Pedmore & Stourbridge East | 611 | 43.5 | -33% |
| Kingswinford South | 507 | 42.1 | -35% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,362 | 95.4 | +48% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Market Street” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Street | 74 |
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Bridgnorth Road | 38 |
| On or near Kent Road | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Durham Road | 27 |
| On or near Coventry Street | 26 |
| On or near Rutland Place | 25 |
| On or near Meadowpark Road | 24 |
| On or near Green Street | 18 |
Of the 730 crimes in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 295 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 267 | 36.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Wollaston & Stourbridge Town has an estimated population of 11,912 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wollaston & Stourbridge Town average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wollaston & Stourbridge Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wollaston & Stourbridge Town a safe place to live?
Wollaston & Stourbridge Town recorded 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,451st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 368 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (69).
Is crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wollaston & Stourbridge Town was down 2% on the year before: 769 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 787 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wollaston & Stourbridge Town?
About 11,912 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wollaston & Stourbridge Town?
Wollaston & Stourbridge Town 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.