Stourbridge Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stourbridge’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 22.1% below the UK average of 7.7. This performance highlights a generally safer environment compared to the national picture. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.0% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime (11.2%) and shoplifting (10.3%). These figures align with Stourbridge’s character as a built-up area within Dudley, where retail and transportation hubs may contribute to shoplifting and vehicle-related crimes. The seasonal context of October, marked by darker evenings and Halloween, likely influenced patterns of activity, potentially increasing opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the area’s overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or economic conditions—may contribute to this trend. While violence and sexual offences saw a slight decrease, the sharp rise in vehicle crime and drug-related offences signals areas requiring closer attention. These shifts, though not yet fully explained, underscore the importance of monitoring local dynamics and adapting measures to address emerging challenges.

October 2025 saw a notable 11.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, dropping from 154 to 136 incidents. This decline, though modest, may partly reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings, which can influence patterns of activity in public spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime surged by 160%, jumping from 15 to 39 incidents, a figure that is 67% above the UK average. This sharp increase raises questions about potential changes in local traffic patterns or security measures around vehicles without further data. Another significant rise was observed in drug-related crimes, which more than doubled from 4 to 12, a 200% increase. This spike, while concerning, aligns with broader UK trends in drug-related offences. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 68% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area’s community-focused policing strategies or the influence of local social norms.

Stourbridge's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 9.0% compared to the previous month, increasing from 5.5 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This uptick, though modest, highlights a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 11 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, while indicative of a relatively safe environment, underscores the need for continued vigilance, particularly given the seasonal factors of October, such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the increase, Stourbridge's crime levels remain well below the national average, suggesting that local initiatives or community characteristics may contribute to this trend. However, the rise in specific categories, such as vehicle crime, warrants attention as it diverges from the UK norm.