Crime Rate in Bristnall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bristnall

The total recorded crimes in Bristnall, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bristnall crime rate of 3.65 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (32.73% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Bristnall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salop Drive with total crimes: 21
  • Harvest Road with total crimes: 10
  • Beeches Road with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Sandwell.

    • 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 areas in the Sandwell.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bristnall has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bristnall)CrimesRank (Bristnall)CrimesRank (Bristnall)
West Bromwich Central263 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng180 42,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria248 22,488 32,352 3
Wednesbury South193 32,115 52,121 5
Langley153 71,935 72,259 4
St Pauls148 82,115 41,930 9
Oldbury176 52,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury North154 61,799 91,968 7
Princes End139 101,903 81,950 8
Hateley Heath146 91,466 121,512 12
Cradley Heath and Old Hill136 121,552 111,824 10
Tipton Green107 161,567 101,571 11
Abbey104 171,345 131,507 13
Great Bridge119 131,332 141,440 15
Friar Park107 151,244 171,450 14
Blackheath110 141,309 161,377 17
Smethwick93 191,318 151,394 16
Charlemont with Grove Vale91 20932 221,295 18
Rowley101 181,097 191,140 20
Newton91 21956 201,128 21
Tividale66 23943 211,093 22
Old Warley67 22854 24896 24
Great Barr with Yew Tree63 24859 23994 23

Bristnall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 202512
December 202412
November 20247
October 20249
September 202410
July 20249
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 655 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202555
March 202536
February 202558
January 202557
December 202446
November 202439
October 202458
September 202449
August 20241
July 202444
June 202496
May 202443

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 202411
September 20247
July 20247
June 202432
May 20249

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
July 202412
June 202440
May 202412

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 202410
September 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Salop Drive (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences19
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Harvest Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Beeches Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Saint Matthews Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Pound Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Pryor Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Valentine Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bloxcidge Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Bristnall Hall Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Pavilion Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1

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