West Midlands Police

Is Stourbridge and Amblecote Safe?

Crime statistics for Stourbridge and Amblecote. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 1,886 crimes
9 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,886 Crimes (last 12 months)
35.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,886 total crimes recorded in Stourbridge and Amblecote

Violent Crime
760 40.3%
Shoplifting
211 11.2%
Vehicle Crime
166 8.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
147 7.8%
Burglary
124 6.6%
Other Theft
114 6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
104 5.5%
Public Order
94 5%
Possession of Weapons
53 2.8%
Drugs
44 2.3%
Other Crime
38 2%
Robbery
19 1%
Theft from Person
10 0.5%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Stourbridge and Amblecote — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stourbridge and Amblecote safe?

Stourbridge and Amblecote has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,886 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Stourbridge and Amblecote are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Stourbridge and Amblecote in the last 12 months?

1,886 crimes were recorded in Stourbridge and Amblecote in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 3% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,944 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 760 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Stourbridge and Amblecote?

The most common crime in Stourbridge and Amblecote is Violent Crime, with 760 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Stourbridge and Amblecote increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Stourbridge and Amblecote is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 3% — from 1,944 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,886 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Stourbridge and Amblecote?

Stourbridge and Amblecote has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Stourbridge and Amblecote compare to the West Midlands Police average?

Stourbridge and Amblecote has a safety score of 9/100, while the West Midlands Police force area average is 10/100. Stourbridge and Amblecote is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Stourbridge and Amblecote?

35.3% of crimes recorded in Stourbridge and Amblecote resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by West Midlands Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Stourbridge and Amblecote?

760 violent crimes were recorded in Stourbridge and Amblecote in the last 12 months — representing 40.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 104 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Stourbridge and Amblecote last updated?

The crime data for Stourbridge and Amblecote was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Stourbridge and Amblecote with other areas?

You can compare Stourbridge and Amblecote with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.