Crime in Sedgley: statistics, rates and trends
2,238 crimes were recorded in Sedgley in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (966), vehicle crime (222) and criminal damage and arson (207) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 800th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sedgley | Dudley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,238 | 26,676 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.7 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 32,594 | 331,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sedgley peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,848 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,095). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,238 | 68.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,373 | 72.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,458 | 75.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,702 | 82.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,848 | 87.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,766 | 84.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,333 | 71.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,249 | 69.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,095 | 64.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 188 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sedgley recorded notably more vehicle crime (37% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (81% below) and drugs (61% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 35 to 42 and possession of weapons rose from 33 to 39, while anti-social behaviour fell from 247 to 97 and burglary fell from 168 to 138.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 966 | 29.6 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 222 | 6.8 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 207 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 170 | 5.2 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Public order | 154 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Burglary | 138 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Other theft | 120 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 3.0 | 15.4 | -61% |
| Other crime | 46 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -2% |
| Drugs | 42 | 1.3 | 3.3 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 1.2 | 1.0 | +18% |
| Robbery | 26 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Sedgley; the highest is Bilston (Wolverhampton) (119.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Wombourne (49.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sedgley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coseley | 1,975 | 76.9 | +12% |
| Dudley (Dudley) | 7,248 | 114.7 | +67% |
| Wombourne | 608 | 49.7 | -28% |
| Tipton | 4,617 | 98.7 | +44% |
| Kingswinford | 2,844 | 54.3 | -21% |
| Bilston (Wolverhampton) | 4,386 | 119.0 | +73% |
| Brierley Hill | 3,658 | 116.2 | +69% |
| Rowley Regis | 3,136 | 81.7 | +19% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Sedgley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 103 |
| On or near Prices Road | 96 |
| On or near Pale Street | 76 |
| On or near Whitesmiths Close | 68 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Kent Street | 39 |
| On or near Dudley Street | 36 |
| On or near Pleasant View | 31 |
| On or near Peak Drive | 26 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 25 |
Of the 2,141 crimes in Sedgley with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 97 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 823 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 814 | 38.0% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 153 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 148 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 71 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Sedgley has an estimated population of 32,594 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sedgley average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sedgley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 4.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sedgley a safe place to live?
Sedgley recorded 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 800th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Sedgley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 966 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (222).
Is crime in Sedgley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sedgley was down 6% on the year before: 2,238 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,373 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sedgley?
About 32,594 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sedgley?
Sedgley 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.