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Crime in The Straits

The Straits had 29 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 41.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 39th of 41 Dudley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 52% below the middle Dudley area. Crime was down 24% on the three months before.

DY3, Dudley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of The Straits

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41.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
39 of 41Dudley rank1st is the highest rate
-24%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 12 Apr 16 May 8 Jun 10 Jul 11 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1345%
vehicle crime621%
criminal damage310%
other crime27%
burglary27%
theft27%
anti-social behaviour13%

The Straits against Dudley

TypeThe Straits per 1,000Middle Dudley areaChange
Violence18.738.5▼ 24%
Burglary2.93.5–
Vehicle crime8.67▼ 40%
Anti-social behaviour1.43.6–
Theft and robbery2.96.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lower Gornal98.7▲ 7%
Pensnett83.80%
Woodsetton80.7▲ 28%
Gornal Wood79.2▲ 18%
Sedgley69▼ 8%
Upper Gornal67.5▲ 14%
The Straits41.8▼ 24%
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 The Straits a safe area?

The Straits had about 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 39 of 41 Dudley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in The Straits?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by vehicle crime (6) and criminal damage (3).