Crime Rate in Sandwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandwell

The total recorded crimes in Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 3,192 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandwell crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sandwell, encompassing approximately 341,832 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1309) incidents (6.68% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (316) incidents (1.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (291) incidents (19.26% increase)
Sandwell Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • London Street with total crimes: 39
  • Russell Street with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24

Sandwell Police Info:

West Midlands Police

How safe is Sandwell?

To understand the safety of Sandwell, we need to analyze Sandwell crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Sandwell has recorded 38,740 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 113.33 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 99 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 40,962 crimes with a crime rate of 119.83, ranking it 65 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to West Midlands:

    • In 2024, Sandwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Midlands average, with 38740 crimes compared to 51799.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sandwell recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sandwell had fewer crimes than the West Midlands average, with 40,962 crimes compared to 53,565. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Sandwell recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Sandwell is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Midlands, Sandwell has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Sandwell Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, West Bromwich Central (263 crimes), and the safest, Great Barr with Yew Tree (63 crimes), is 200 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Sandwell.

Similarly, the area of West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park (148 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Warley South (23 crimes), with a difference of 125 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Sandwell.

Most Dangerous Wards:

West Bromwich Central263
Soho and Victoria248
Wednesbury South193
Greets Green and Lyng180
Oldbury176

Safest Wards:

Charlemont with Grove Vale91
Newton91
Old Warley67
Tividale66
Great Barr with Yew Tree63

Most Dangerous Areas:

West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park148
Wednesbury134
Greets Green East132
Smethwick East129
Great Bridge & Dudley Port125

Safest Areas:

Yew Tree & Tamebridge38
Friar Park38
Hamstead West36
Great Barr28
Warley South23

Sandwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sandwell has recorded 3,192 crimes with crime rate of 9.34 ranking 106th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2024, the total Sandwell crimes were 38,740. The crime rate of Sandwell in 2024 was 113.33 (year) or 9.44 (month) ranking it 99 danzarous in the UK. Sandwell ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandwell were around 40,962 crimes with yearly crime rate of 119.83 (year) or 9.99 (month) ranking 65 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Midlands, Sandwell ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Sandwell

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley2,497 728,630 731,146 7
Solihull1,593 619,985 621,884 6
Walsall2,570 532,801 433,099 5
Coventry3,128 441,087 341,099 4
Wolverhampton2,497 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham14,454 1168,980 1173,610 1

Sandwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1309 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (316 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1227 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (312 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1365 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (284 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1206 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 249 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1204 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (276 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1197 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 260 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1184 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (255 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1379 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (272 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1296 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (276 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1475 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 344 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2892 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (586 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3020 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 274.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 412 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025316
April 2025312
March 2025284
February 2025249
January 2025276
December 2024207
November 2024202
October 2024272
September 2024252
July 2024238
June 2024412

A total of 2202 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 183.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 478 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025160
April 2025162
March 2025173
February 2025161
January 2025146
December 2024166
November 2024187
October 2024179
September 2024160
August 20241
July 2024229
June 2024478

A total of 2268 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 189.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 398 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025176
April 2025197
March 2025180
February 2025152
January 2025150
December 2024216
November 2024206
October 2024197
September 2024202
August 20241
July 2024193
June 2024398

A total of 956 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 202572
March 202597
February 2025100
January 202585
December 202467
November 202466
October 202488
September 202488
August 20242
July 202462
June 2024122

A total of 3097 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 281.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 564 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025291
April 2025244
March 2025259
February 2025215
January 2025210
December 2024220
November 2024236
October 2024248
September 2024271
July 2024339
June 2024564

A total of 248 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202522
February 202515
January 202512
December 202425
November 202422
October 202428
September 202430
August 20241
July 202421
June 202440

A total of 1577 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 143.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 2025145
March 2025114
February 202580
January 2025108
December 2024123
November 2024129
October 2024150
September 2024147
July 2024160
June 2024336

A total of 713 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202562
March 202562
February 202559
January 202550
December 202449
November 202454
October 202470
September 202459
August 20242
July 202444
June 2024134

A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20249
July 202410
June 202420

A total of 2940 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 245.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 586 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025215
April 2025222
March 2025261
February 2025210
January 2025230
December 2024229
November 2024242
October 2024232
September 2024247
August 20243
July 2024263
June 2024586

A total of 930 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025104
April 202598
March 202588
February 202551
January 202565
December 202447
November 202484
October 202460
September 202471
August 20241
July 202477
June 2024184

A total of 3306 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 275.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 558 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025283
April 2025310
March 2025273
February 2025243
January 2025235
December 2024260
November 2024255
October 2024268
September 2024276
August 20241
July 2024344
June 2024558

A total of 893 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202545
March 202578
February 202581
January 202580
December 202468
November 202475
October 202469
September 202474
July 202486
June 2024182

A total of 15745 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1312.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2892 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251309
April 20251227
March 20251365
February 20251206
January 20251204
December 20241197
November 20241184
October 20241379
September 20241296
August 202411
July 20241475
June 20242892

High Crime Locations Sandwell in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sandwell postcode area is presented below.

1. London Street (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order9
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
2. Russell Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting25
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting21
Robbery3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting20
Other theft2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting22
6. High Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Theft from the person3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Possession of weapons1

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