Crime Rate in Sandwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandwell

The total recorded crimes in Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 3,278 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandwell crime rate of 9.59 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1483) incidents (3.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (282) incidents (-0.70% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (278) incidents (17.30% increase)
Sandwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 35
  • London Street with total crimes: 32
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28

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, Old Warley (65 crimes), is 198 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Sandwell.

Similarly, the area of Greets Green East (143 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Rowley West (28 crimes), with a difference of 115 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Sandwell.

Most Dangerous Wards:

West Bromwich Central263
Soho and Victoria233
Greets Green and Lyng183
Oldbury178
Wednesbury South176

Safest Wards:

Charlemont with Grove Vale82
Rowley75
Tividale73
Newton69
Old Warley65

Most Dangerous Areas:

Greets Green East143
Bearwood & Warley Woods138
Tibbington135
Great Bridge & Dudley Port130
Smethwick East125

Safest Areas:

Hamstead East35
Hamstead West34
Warley South31
Friar Park28
Rowley West28

Sandwell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sandwell has recorded 3,278 crimes with crime rate of 9.59 ranking 122th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley2,549 728,630 731,146 7
Solihull1,726 619,985 621,884 6
Walsall2,531 532,801 433,099 5
Coventry3,185 441,087 341,099 4
Wolverhampton2,584 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham15,196 1168,980 1173,610 1

Sandwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1483 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 282 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1438 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (299 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12992 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1299.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1483 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251483
June 20251438
May 20251309
April 20251227
March 20251365
February 20251206
January 20251204
December 20241197
November 20241184
October 20241379

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202517
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410

A total of 886 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 88.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 2025121
May 2025107
April 202572
March 202597
February 2025100
January 202585
December 202467
November 202466
October 202488

A total of 739 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 73.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202571
May 2025104
April 202598
March 202588
February 202551
January 202565
December 202447
November 202484
October 202460

A total of 2642 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 264.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 310 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025278
June 2025237
May 2025283
April 2025310
March 2025273
February 2025243
January 2025235
December 2024260
November 2024255
October 2024268

A total of 663 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202556
May 202555
April 202545
March 202578
February 202581
January 202580
December 202468
November 202475
October 202469

A total of 2398 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 239.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 299 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025176
June 2025299
May 2025291
April 2025244
March 2025259
February 2025215
January 2025210
December 2024220
November 2024236
October 2024248

A total of 198 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202517
May 202517
April 202515
March 202522
February 202515
January 202512
December 202425
November 202422
October 202428

A total of 626 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202589
May 202568
April 202562
March 202562
February 202559
January 202550
December 202449
November 202454
October 202470

A total of 1830 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 183.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025176
June 2025180
May 2025176
April 2025197
March 2025180
February 2025152
January 2025150
December 2024216
November 2024206
October 2024197

A total of 1738 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 173.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025218
June 2025186
May 2025160
April 2025162
March 2025173
February 2025161
January 2025146
December 2024166
November 2024187
October 2024179

A total of 2684 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 268.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 316 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025282
June 2025284
May 2025316
April 2025312
March 2025284
February 2025249
January 2025276
December 2024207
November 2024202
October 2024272

A total of 1138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 113.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 202598
May 202585
April 2025145
March 2025114
February 202580
January 2025108
December 2024123
November 2024129
October 2024150

A total of 2362 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 236.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 271 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025250
June 2025271
May 2025215
April 2025222
March 2025261
February 2025210
January 2025230
December 2024229
November 2024242
October 2024232

High Crime Locations Sandwell in July 2025

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

1. A4034 (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs4
2. London Street (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences20
Public order9
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting22
Robbery2
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Russell Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting24
5. Anderson Road (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting19

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