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 May 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cradley Heath and Old Hill crime rate of 4.10 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cradley Heath and Old Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area 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 May 2025 the Cradley Heath and Old Hill has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 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 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
Tipton Green107 161,567 101,571 11
Bristnall137 111,151 181,182 19
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

Cradley Heath and Old Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 20248
July 202414
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 767 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202550
March 202565
February 202551
January 202556
December 202467
November 202446
October 202456
September 202449
August 20241
July 202480
June 2024116
May 202465

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 202519
February 20257
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 20247
September 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
July 202410
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 202416
November 202415
October 20249
September 20249
July 202414
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20253
February 202510
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202413
September 202414
August 20241
July 20248
June 202410
May 202415

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 202510
February 202528
January 202517
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20248
July 20247
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cradley Heath and Old Hill in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Queen Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Briery Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Woodcroft Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Peartree Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Peartree Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Timbertree Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Claremont Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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