Crime in Coseley: statistics, rates and trends
1,975 crimes were recorded in Coseley in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (836), vehicle crime (226) and criminal damage and arson (185) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 664th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Coseley | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,975 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.9 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 25,678 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Coseley peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,628 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,755). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,975 | 76.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,866 | 72.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,974 | 76.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,072 | 80.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,628 | 102.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,513 | 97.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,925 | 75.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,795 | 69.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,755 | 68.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 188 |
| July 2026 | 185 |
| June 2026 | 177 |
| May 2026 | 133 |
| April 2026 | 177 |
| March 2026 | 180 |
| February 2026 | 147 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 156 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 166 |
| September 2025 | 169 |
Compared with England and Wales, Coseley recorded notably more vehicle crime (77% above the national rate), burglary (51% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (33% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (86% below) and drugs (52% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 23 to 40 and other crime rose from 40 to 52, while anti-social behaviour fell from 130 to 56 and possession of weapons fell from 43 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 836 | 32.6 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 226 | 8.8 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 185 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 154 | 6.0 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Burglary | 138 | 5.4 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Public order | 106 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other theft | 105 | 4.1 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 2.2 | 15.4 | -57% |
| Other crime | 52 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +30% |
| Drugs | 40 | 1.6 | 3.3 | +74% |
| Possession of weapons | 33 | 1.3 | 1.0 | -23% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Coseley; the highest is Wednesbury (123.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Sedgley (68.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coseley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgley | 2,238 | 68.7 | -11% |
| Tipton | 4,617 | 98.7 | +28% |
| Bilston (Wolverhampton) | 4,386 | 119.0 | +55% |
| Dudley (Dudley) | 7,248 | 114.7 | +49% |
| Darlaston | 2,166 | 104.4 | +36% |
| Rowley Regis | 3,136 | 81.7 | +6% |
| Wednesbury | 2,565 | 123.7 | +61% |
| Wolverhampton | 24,022 | 96.1 | +25% |
Of the 2 areas within Coseley, Upper Gornal & Woodsetton had the highest crime rate (83.2 per 1,000) and Coseley the lowest (81.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gornal & Woodsetton | Neighbourhood | 13,814 | 1,149 | 83.2 |
| Coseley | Neighbourhood | 13,851 | 1,127 | 81.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Coseley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (134).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 134 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 50 |
| On or near Glenfern Road | 47 |
| On or near Maslin Drive | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Edge Street | 30 |
| On or near Old End Lane | 29 |
| On or near Cannon Park Way | 28 |
| On or near Fountain Lane | 27 |
| On or near George Road | 27 |
Of the 1,919 crimes in Coseley with a recorded outcome, 35% 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 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 800 | 41.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 671 | 35.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 154 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 131 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Coseley has an estimated population of 25,678 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coseley average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Coseley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Coseley a safe place to live?
Coseley recorded 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 664th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Coseley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 836 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (226).
Is crime in Coseley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coseley was up 6% on the year before: 1,975 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,866 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coseley?
About 25,678 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coseley?
Coseley 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.