Crime Rate in Charlemont with Grove Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charlemont with Grove Vale

The total recorded crimes in Charlemont with Grove Vale, Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlemont with Grove Vale crime rate of 4.13 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 Charlemont with Grove Vale, encompassing approximately 19,859 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Charlemont with Grove Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Simon Close with total crimes: 7
  • Manorford Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Wyndmill Crescent with total crimes: 6

How safe is Charlemont with Grove Vale?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Charlemont with Grove Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 932 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Charlemont with Grove Vale had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,295 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sandwell, Charlemont with Grove Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Charlemont with Grove Vale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Charlemont with Grove Vale has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Charlemont with Grove Vale crimes were 932. The crime rate of Charlemont with Grove Vale in 2024 was 46.93 (year) or 3.91 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charlemont with Grove Vale were around 1,295 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.21 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charlemont with Grove Vale)CrimesRank (Charlemont with Grove Vale)CrimesRank (Charlemont with Grove Vale)
West Bromwich Central263 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng183 32,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria233 22,488 32,352 3
Langley156 81,935 72,259 4
St Pauls149 92,115 41,930 9
Oldbury178 42,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury South176 52,115 52,121 5
Cradley Heath and Old Hill172 61,552 111,824 10
Wednesbury North139 131,799 91,968 7
Tipton Green161 71,567 101,571 11
Princes End124 141,903 81,950 8
Great Bridge149 101,332 141,440 15
Abbey145 111,345 131,507 13
Hateley Heath145 121,466 121,512 12
Friar Park89 191,244 171,450 14
Smethwick112 171,318 151,394 16
Bristnall121 151,151 181,182 19
Blackheath112 161,309 161,377 17
Great Barr with Yew Tree107 18859 23994 23
Rowley75 211,097 191,140 20
Newton69 23956 201,128 21
Tividale73 22943 211,093 22
Old Warley65 24854 24896 24

Charlemont with Grove Vale 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 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 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202527
May 202544
April 202533
March 202525
February 202534
January 202531
December 202432
November 202435
October 202423
September 202427

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20259
April 202510
March 202515
February 20258
January 20259
December 202419
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20259
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20254
April 20258
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Charlemont with Grove Vale in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Charlemont with Grove Vale postcode area is presented below.

1. Simon Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Manorford Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
3. Wyndmill Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Beacon View Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
7. Charlemont Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ragley Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Alexandra Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Stanway Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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