Crime in Sedgley: statistics, rates and trends
2,244 crimes were recorded in Sedgley in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sedgley at a glance
- Crime trends in Sedgley
- Types of crime in Sedgley
- Sedgley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Sedgley
- Streets with the most crime in Sedgley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sedgley
- Population and deprivation in Sedgley
- Questions about crime in Sedgley
- About this data
2,244 crimes were recorded in Sedgley in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 963 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Sedgley has the 811th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sedgley | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,244 | 26,511 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.8 | 79.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 32,594 | 331,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sedgley was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,895 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,116). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 2,244 | 68.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,406 | 73.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,421 | 74.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,733 | 83.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,895 | 88.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,703 | 82.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,320 | 71.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,207 | 67.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,116 | 64.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 177 |
| June 2026 | 193 |
| May 2026 | 170 |
| April 2026 | 193 |
| March 2026 | 196 |
| February 2026 | 178 |
| January 2026 | 175 |
| December 2025 | 190 |
| November 2025 | 184 |
| October 2025 | 181 |
| September 2025 | 213 |
| August 2025 | 194 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sedgley 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 vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+45%) and possession of weapons (+43%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-56%) and burglary (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 963 | 29.5 | 0.86 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 220 | 6.7 | 1.37 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 208 | 6.4 | 0.94 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 172 | 5.3 | 0.64 | +4% |
| Public order | 154 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +5% |
| Burglary | 131 | 4.0 | 1.14 | -22% |
| Other theft | 119 | 3.7 | 0.57 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 3.4 | 0.22 | -56% |
| Drugs | 45 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +45% |
| Other crime | 43 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 1.2 | 1.26 | +43% |
| Robbery | 27 | 0.8 | 0.61 | +69% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sedgley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sedgley recorded 963 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sedgley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sedgley recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sedgley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sedgley recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sedgley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sedgley recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sedgley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sedgley recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sedgley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sedgley recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sedgley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sedgley recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sedgley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sedgley recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sedgley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sedgley recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sedgley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sedgley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sedgley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sedgley recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sedgley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sedgley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sedgley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sedgley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sedgley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sedgley 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Sedgley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sedgley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sedgley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coseley | 1,960 | 76.3 | +11% |
| Dudley (Dudley) | 7,146 | 113.1 | +64% |
| Wombourne | 600 | 49.1 | -29% |
| Tipton | 4,527 | 96.7 | +41% |
| Kingswinford | 2,829 | 54.0 | -22% |
| Bilston (Wolverhampton) | 4,309 | 117.0 | +70% |
| Brierley Hill | 3,630 | 115.3 | +68% |
| Rowley Regis | 3,101 | 80.8 | +17% |
2 areas within Sedgley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Gornal had the highest rate (67.8 per 1,000) and Sedgley the lowest (63.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
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 Sedgley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 104 |
| On or near Prices Road | 95 |
| On or near Pale Street | 77 |
| On or near Whitesmiths Close | 65 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Kent Street | 41 |
| On or near Dudley Street | 37 |
| On or near Pleasant View | 32 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 30 |
| On or near Abbey Street | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sedgley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 816 | 36.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 816 | 36.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 168 | 7.5% |
| Under investigation | 138 | 6.1% |
| Not recorded | 112 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 1.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.0% |
Sedgley has an estimated population of 32,594. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sedgley sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sedgley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.8% |
| Social rented homes | 18.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 4.5% |
Is Sedgley a safe place to live?
Sedgley recorded 68.8 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 Sedgley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 963 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (220).
Is crime in Sedgley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sedgley was down 7% on the year before: 2,244 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,406 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sedgley?
Sedgley 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 Sedgley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.