Sedgley Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 32,243, Sedgley recorded 178 crimes in February 2026, translating to 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 14.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest crime rates in the region for this month. The data reveals a stark concentration of crime in specific categories: violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (10.1%) and shoplifting (8.4%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 21% of the total. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the lower-than-expected rates for property crimes, which are typically higher during warmer months when retail and public spaces are more frequented. However, the significant share of violent crimes suggests that local factors, such as the built-up nature of Sedgley within Dudley, could contribute to higher interpersonal conflict. The absence of major spikes in property-related crimes aligns with the area’s character as a relatively compact urban environment, where residential density might limit opportunities for certain types of theft. This pattern is consistent with other similarly sized built-up areas in the West Midlands, where community cohesion and policing presence often influence crime dynamics.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 650% increase in shoplifting, rising from 2 to 15 cases—a jump that could be linked to the pre-spring lull and increased retail activity in the run-up to Easter. Violence and sexual offences also surged by 18.7%, from 75 to 89, a figure 21% above the UK average for this category. This spike may reflect seasonal patterns, such as the closure of schools during February half-term, which can lead to higher concentrations of vulnerable individuals in public spaces. Conversely, burglary dropped by 50%, from 10 to 5, a decline that aligns with the lower outdoor activity typical of winter months. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 41.7%, from 12 to 7, suggesting that reduced social gatherings and colder weather may limit opportunities for such incidents. Shoplifting rates in Sedgley (0.5 per 1,000) are 14% below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), indicating that local retail strategies or community engagement efforts might be effective in curbing this type of crime. The 14.1% gap between Sedgley’s overall rate and the UK average underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly in comparison to larger urban centres where property crimes are more prevalent.

Sedgley’s crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2026 is a 1.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000, indicating a stable trend with no significant fluctuation. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the average for comparable areas in the West Midlands. This statistic, when contextualised against Sedgley’s population of 32,243, suggests that the likelihood of an individual being directly affected by crime is relatively low. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area’s performance: while the UK average crime rate is 6.4 per 1,000, Sedgley’s rate is 14.1% lower, reflecting either effective policing strategies or demographic factors that reduce crime vulnerability. This comparison is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates that Sedgley’s crime profile is more favourable than the national average, especially in categories like anti-social behaviour and burglary, where the area’s rates are 78% and 20% below UK averages, respectively.