Crime in Wordsley North: statistics, rates and trends
593 crimes were recorded in Wordsley North in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wordsley North at a glance
- Crime trends in Wordsley North
- Types of crime in Wordsley North
- Wordsley North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wordsley North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wordsley North
- Population and deprivation in Wordsley North
- Questions about crime in Wordsley North
- About this data
593 crimes were recorded in Wordsley North in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 248 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wordsley North has the 3,324th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wordsley North | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 593 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.3 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,696 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wordsley North was highest in the year to July 2021 (852 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (593). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 593 | 43.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 674 | 49.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 723 | 52.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 744 | 54.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 828 | 60.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 852 | 62.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 811 | 59.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 687 | 50.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 635 | 46.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wordsley North 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 other theft (+20%) and criminal damage and arson (+16%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-69%) and other crime (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 18.1 | 0.53 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 7.0 | 0.85 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.8 | 0.56 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 3.5 | 0.71 | -24% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.6 | 0.72 | -31% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.2 | 0.34 | +20% |
| Public order | 28 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 1.2 | 0.08 | -69% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 0.45 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +20% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +0% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.3 | 0.09 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wordsley North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wordsley North recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wordsley North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wordsley North recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wordsley North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wordsley North recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wordsley North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wordsley North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wordsley North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wordsley North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wordsley North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wordsley North recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wordsley North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wordsley North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wordsley North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wordsley North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wordsley North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wordsley North recorded 13 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 43% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wordsley North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wordsley North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wordsley North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wordsley North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wordsley North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wordsley North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wordsley North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wordsley North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wordsley North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wordsley North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wordsley North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wordsley North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wordsley North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswinford South | 503 | 41.7 | -4% |
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | 2,485 | 157.9 | +265% |
| Amblecote | 805 | 53.3 | +23% |
| Wollaston & Stourbridge Town | 758 | 63.6 | +47% |
| Brockmoor & Pensnett | 1,381 | 96.7 | +123% |
| Kingswinford North & Wall Heath | 645 | 50.7 | +17% |
| Lye & Stourbridge North | 1,701 | 131.9 | +205% |
| Norton | 456 | 38.9 | -10% |
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 Wordsley North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Tack Farm Road | 15 |
| On or near The Haven | 15 |
| On or near Bells Lane | 13 |
| On or near Marley Road | 13 |
| On or near Randall Close | 13 |
| On or near Westcott Close | 13 |
| On or near Knotts Farm Road | 12 |
| On or near Weir Court | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wordsley North 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 | 220 | 37.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 36.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 8.4% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 7.3% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Wordsley North has an estimated population of 13,696. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wordsley North sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wordsley North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Wordsley North a safe place to live?
Wordsley North recorded 43.3 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 Wordsley North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (96).
Is crime in Wordsley North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wordsley North was down 12% on the year before: 593 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 674 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wordsley North?
Wordsley North 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 Wordsley North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.