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Burglary Rates in Cradley North & Wollescote

Dudley, West Midlands, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Cradley North & Wollescote recorded 80 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

80

3.76 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,505

70.8 per 1,000 residents

11% above the UK average4% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Cradley North & Wollescote rank?

Within Dudley

18 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

70th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

9
5
10
12
5
6
12
5
4
4
4
4
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
716
48%
Other Crime
402
27%
Vehicle Crime
126
8%
Anti-social Behaviour
102
7%
Burglary
80
5%
Drug Offences
49
3%
Shoplifting
13
1%
Robbery
10
1%
Theft from Person
7
0%

Property mix in Cradley North & Wollescote

Source: Census 2021 · 8,870 households

Detached 14%Semi-detached 47%Terraced 24%Flats 15%

The most common property type in Cradley North & Wollescote is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Cradley North & Wollescote homeowners

Most homes in Cradley North & Wollescote are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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