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Crime in Woodside

Woodside had 415 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 249 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 41 Dudley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 185% above the middle Dudley area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

DY1, Dudley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Woodside

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249crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 41Dudley rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common213 in 3 months

Month by month

135 Mar 131 Apr 122 May 142 Jun 171 Jul 102 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21351%
shoplifting4711%
public order307%
vehicle crime236%
criminal damage236%
theft215%
burglary195%
drugs154%

Woodside against Dudley

TypeWoodside per 1,000Middle Dudley areaChange
Violence127.838.5▲ 9%
Burglary11.43.5▲ 36%
Vehicle crime13.87▲ 77%
Anti-social behaviour1.83.6–
Theft and robbery16.86.9▼ 18%

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%
Dudley Fields160.1▼ 3%
Harts Hill142.2▼ 1%
Brockmoor122.8▲ 2%
Brierley Hill120.6▲ 2%
Russell's Hall96.6▲ 9%
Pensnett83.80%
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 Woodside a safe area?

Woodside had about 249 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 41 Dudley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woodside?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (213), followed by shoplifting (47) and public order (30).