Crime Rate in Bristnall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bristnall

The total recorded crimes in Bristnall, Sandwell, UK in March 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bristnall crime rate of 2.27 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 Bristnall, encompassing approximately 37,491 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Bristnall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beeches Road with total crimes: 7
  • Salop Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Clarence Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bristnall?

To understand the safety of Bristnall, we need to analyze Bristnall crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Bristnall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1151 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bristnall recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bristnall had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,182 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bristnall recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sandwell, Bristnall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bristnall Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bristnall has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 2.27 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Bristnall crimes were 1,151. The crime rate of Bristnall in 2024 was 30.70 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bristnall were around 1,182 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.53 (year) or 2.63 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandwell)CrimesRank (Sandwell)CrimesRank (Sandwell)
West Bromwich Central306 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng209 32,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria242 22,488 32,352 3
Langley145 81,935 72,259 4
St Pauls174 62,115 41,930 9
Wednesbury South188 42,115 52,121 5
Oldbury176 52,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury North154 71,799 91,968 7
Princes End136 121,903 81,950 8
Cradley Heath and Old Hill141 91,552 111,824 10
Tipton Green122 151,567 101,571 11
Abbey139 101,345 131,507 13
Hateley Heath138 111,466 121,512 12
Blackheath128 131,309 161,377 17
Friar Park108 161,244 171,450 14
Great Bridge124 141,332 141,440 15
Smethwick106 171,318 151,394 16
Charlemont with Grove Vale61 23932 221,295 18
Rowley88 181,097 191,140 20
Great Barr with Yew Tree87 19859 23994 23
Newton84 21956 201,128 21
Tividale42 24943 211,093 22
Old Warley78 22854 24896 24

Bristnall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 202410
September 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 570 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202558
January 202557
December 202446
November 202439
October 202458
September 202449
August 20241
July 202444
June 202496
May 202443
April 202443

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
July 202412
June 202440
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
September 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 202512
December 202412
November 20247
October 20249
September 202410
July 20249
June 202416
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 202411
September 20247
July 20247
June 202432
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Bristnall in March 2025

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

1. Beeches Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Salop Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Clarence Court (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hesket Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Pound Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Joinings Bank (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hanover Gardens (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clee Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Harvest Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elizabeth Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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