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Crime in Woodsetton

Woodsetton had 310 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 41 Dudley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle Dudley area. Crime was up 28% on the three months before.

DY3, Dudley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Woodsetton

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80.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 41Dudley rank1st is the highest rate
+28%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common116 in 3 months

Month by month

89 Mar 88 Apr 66 May 99 Jun 111 Jul 100 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11637%
shoplifting6120%
vehicle crime299%
criminal damage248%
burglary175%
public order134%
weapons114%
theft103%

Woodsetton against Dudley

TypeWoodsetton per 1,000Middle Dudley areaChange
Violence30.238.5▼ 3%
Burglary4.43.5▲ 31%
Vehicle crime7.57▲ 71%
Anti-social behaviour1.83.6▼ 36%
Theft and robbery5.26.9▲ 11%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wrens Nest122.8▲ 10%
Coseley117.2▲ 12%
Woodsetton80.7▲ 28%
Woodcross78.9▲ 1%
Sedgley69▼ 8%
Priory Estate67.9▼ 7%
Upper Gornal67.5▲ 14%
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 Woodsetton a safe area?

Woodsetton had about 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 41 Dudley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woodsetton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (116), followed by shoplifting (61) and vehicle crime (29).