Crime Rate in Cradley Heath and Old Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cradley Heath and Old Hill

The total recorded crimes in Cradley Heath and Old Hill, Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cradley Heath and Old Hill crime rate of 5.18 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 Cradley Heath and Old Hill, encompassing approximately 33,191 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
Cradley Heath and Old Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 19
  • Plant Street with total crimes: 7
  • Primrose Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Cradley Heath and Old Hill?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Cradley Heath and Old Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1552 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cradley Heath and Old Hill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Cradley Heath and Old Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,824 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cradley Heath and Old Hill witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sandwell, Cradley Heath and Old Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cradley Heath and Old Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cradley Heath and Old Hill has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 5.18 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Cradley Heath and Old Hill crimes were 1,552. The crime rate of Cradley Heath and Old Hill in 2024 was 46.76 (year) or 3.90 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cradley Heath and Old Hill were around 1,824 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.95 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cradley Heath and Old Hill)CrimesRank (Cradley Heath and Old Hill)CrimesRank (Cradley Heath and Old Hill)
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
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
Charlemont with Grove Vale82 20932 221,295 18
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

Cradley Heath and Old Hill 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 77 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 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 Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 20259
April 202517
March 202519
February 20257
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 20247
September 202412

A total of 638 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202555
May 202565
April 202550
March 202565
February 202551
January 202556
December 202467
November 202446
October 202456
September 202449
August 20241

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20246

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20252
April 20258
March 202510
February 202528
January 202517
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20248

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202514
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 20248

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202510
April 20252
March 20253
February 202510
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202413
September 202414
August 20241

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202512
April 202512
March 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 202416
November 202415
October 20249
September 20249

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242

High Crime Locations Cradley Heath and Old Hill in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cradley Heath and Old Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Plant Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Primrose Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Queen Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woods Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Meadow Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Macarthur Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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