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Crime in Netherton

Netherton had 230 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 41 Dudley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% below the middle Dudley area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

DY2, Dudley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Netherton

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81crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 41Dudley rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common118 in 3 months

Month by month

64 Mar 72 Apr 87 May 70 Jun 85 Jul 75 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Netherton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11851%
criminal damage209%
theft177%
anti-social behaviour157%
vehicle crime146%
public order125%
drugs83%
burglary73%

Netherton against Dudley

TypeNetherton per 1,000Middle Dudley areaChange
Violence41.638.5▲ 20%
Burglary2.53.5▼ 50%
Vehicle crime4.97▼ 46%
Anti-social behaviour5.33.6–
Theft and robbery7.76.9▲ 83%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Woodside249▲ 7%
Dixons Green132.4▲ 18%
Dudley Wood124.2▲ 11%
Rowley Regis109▲ 15%
Old Hill102.8▲ 12%
Cradley Heath99.2▲ 9%
Netherton81▲ 3%
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 Netherton a safe area?

Netherton had about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 41 Dudley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Netherton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (118), followed by criminal damage (20) and theft (17).