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Crime in Kates Hill

Kates Hill had 2,337 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 131.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 41 Dudley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 51% above the middle Dudley area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

DY2, Dudley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kates Hill

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131.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 41Dudley rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common965 in 3 months

Month by month

665 Mar 688 Apr 682 May 808 Jun 756 Jul 773 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kates Hill. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence96541%
shoplifting29513%
criminal damage1948%
vehicle crime1677%
theft1577%
public order1547%
anti-social behaviour984%
burglary773%

Kates Hill against Dudley

TypeKates Hill per 1,000Middle Dudley areaChange
Violence54.338.5▲ 13%
Burglary4.33.5▼ 3%
Vehicle crime9.47▼ 11%
Anti-social behaviour5.53.6▲ 53%
Theft and robbery13.26.9▲ 33%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dudley136.8▲ 13%
Dixons Green132.4▲ 18%
Kates Hill131.4▲ 15%
Dudley Port123.6▲ 8%
Tividale123.3▲ 11%
Oakham76.3▲ 16%
Priory Estate67.9▼ 7%
See every Dudley area ranked on the crime in Dudley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Kates Hill a safe area?

Kates Hill had about 131.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 41 Dudley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kates Hill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (965), followed by shoplifting (295) and criminal damage (194).