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Crime in Wrens Nest

Wrens Nest had 341 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 122.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 41 Dudley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 41% above the middle Dudley area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

DY1, Dudley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Wrens Nest

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122.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 41Dudley rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common132 in 3 months

Month by month

113 Mar 105 Apr 91 May 123 Jun 126 Jul 92 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13239%
shoplifting5717%
vehicle crime3711%
criminal damage226%
public order206%
theft175%
burglary124%
weapons124%

Wrens Nest against Dudley

TypeWrens Nest per 1,000Middle Dudley areaChange
Violence47.538.5▼ 14%
Burglary4.33.5▲ 20%
Vehicle crime13.37▲ 68%
Anti-social behaviour2.23.6–
Theft and robbery10.46.9▲ 21%

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%
Tipton125▲ 10%
Wrens Nest122.8▲ 10%
Eve Hill121.3▲ 8%
Woodsetton80.7▲ 28%
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 Wrens Nest a safe area?

Wrens Nest had about 122.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 41 Dudley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wrens Nest?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (132), followed by shoplifting (57) and vehicle crime (37).