Crime in Brierley Hill: statistics, rates and trends
3,630 crimes were recorded in Brierley Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brierley Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Brierley Hill
- Types of crime in Brierley Hill
- Brierley Hill compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brierley Hill
- Streets with the most crime in Brierley Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brierley Hill
- Population and deprivation in Brierley Hill
- Questions about crime in Brierley Hill
- About this data
3,630 crimes were recorded in Brierley Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 1,417 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Brierley Hill has the 213th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brierley Hill | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,630 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.3 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 31,472 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brierley Hill was highest in the year to July 2022 (4,902 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (3,321). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 3,630 | 115.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,779 | 120.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,027 | 128.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,517 | 143.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,902 | 155.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,240 | 134.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,321 | 105.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,787 | 120.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,976 | 126.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 377 |
| June 2026 | 312 |
| May 2026 | 324 |
| April 2026 | 339 |
| March 2026 | 310 |
| February 2026 | 237 |
| January 2026 | 289 |
| December 2025 | 301 |
| November 2025 | 250 |
| October 2025 | 297 |
| September 2025 | 304 |
| August 2025 | 290 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brierley Hill 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, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+26%) and drugs (+24%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-66%) and theft from the person (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,417 | 45.0 | 1.32 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 693 | 22.0 | 2.66 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 266 | 8.5 | 1.25 | -0% |
| Vehicle crime | 239 | 7.6 | 1.54 | -20% |
| Public order | 200 | 6.4 | 0.96 | -7% |
| Burglary | 189 | 6.0 | 1.70 | +26% |
| Other theft | 186 | 5.9 | 0.92 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 3.5 | 0.23 | -66% |
| Drugs | 103 | 3.3 | 1.00 | +24% |
| Other crime | 70 | 2.2 | 1.05 | +1% |
| Possession of weapons | 69 | 2.2 | 2.26 | +6% |
| Robbery | 53 | 1.7 | 1.25 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 0.6 | 0.38 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.4 | 0.54 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brierley Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brierley Hill recorded 1,417 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 39.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brierley Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brierley Hill recorded 693 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brierley Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brierley Hill recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brierley Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brierley Hill recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brierley Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brierley Hill recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brierley Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brierley Hill recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brierley Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brierley Hill recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brierley Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brierley Hill recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brierley Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brierley Hill recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brierley Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brierley Hill recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brierley Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brierley Hill recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brierley Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brierley Hill recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brierley Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brierley Hill recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brierley Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brierley Hill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Brierley Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brierley Hill.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brierley Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge | 4,098 | 69.6 | -40% |
| Kingswinford | 2,829 | 54.0 | -53% |
| Cradley Heath | 1,808 | 94.6 | -18% |
| Dudley (Dudley) | 7,146 | 113.1 | -2% |
| Halesowen | 3,658 | 60.0 | -48% |
| Blackheath | 1,192 | 132.6 | +15% |
| Rowley Regis | 3,101 | 80.8 | -30% |
| Sedgley | 2,244 | 68.8 | -40% |
2 areas within Brierley Hill, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Brierley Hill & Wordsley South had the highest rate (157.9 per 1,000) and Amblecote the lowest (53.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | Neighbourhood | 15,742 | 2,485 | 157.9 |
| Amblecote | Neighbourhood | 15,094 | 805 | 53.3 |
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 Brierley Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 299 |
| On or near Supermarket | 275 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 148 |
| On or near Madison Avenue | 141 |
| On or near Little Potter Street | 132 |
| On or near Pearson Street | 125 |
| On or near Waterfront West | 106 |
| On or near Nottingham Way | 83 |
| On or near Police Station | 62 |
| On or near High Street | 59 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brierley Hill 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 | 1,297 | 35.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,291 | 35.6% |
| Under investigation | 342 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 270 | 7.4% |
| Local resolution | 119 | 3.3% |
| Not recorded | 111 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 78 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 29 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Brierley Hill has an estimated population of 31,472. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brierley Hill sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brierley Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.0% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.1% |
Is Brierley Hill a safe place to live?
Brierley Hill recorded 115.3 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 Brierley Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,417 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (693).
Is crime in Brierley Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brierley Hill was down 4% on the year before: 3,630 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,779 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brierley Hill?
Brierley Hill 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 Brierley Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.