Crime Rate in Friar Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Friar Park

The total recorded crimes in Friar Park, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Friar Park crime rate of 2.84 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 Friar Park, encompassing approximately 37,646 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (19.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Friar Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crankhall Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Kilvert Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Friar Park?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Friar Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1244 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Friar Park recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Friar Park had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,450 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Friar Park recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Friar Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Friar Park has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 15th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Friar Park crimes were 1,244. The crime rate of Friar Park in 2024 was 33.04 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Friar Park were around 1,450 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.52 (year) or 3.21 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Friar Park)CrimesRank (Friar Park)CrimesRank (Friar Park)
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
Bristnall137 111,151 181,182 19
Abbey104 171,345 131,507 13
Great Bridge119 131,332 141,440 15
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

Friar Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 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 50 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202536
March 202549
February 202533
January 202532
December 202448
November 202447
October 202450
September 202444
August 20241
July 202450
June 2024104
May 202448

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 202512
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
July 20247
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202510
February 202511
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 202412
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20256
February 20257
January 202520
December 20247
November 202419
October 20245
September 202412
July 202411
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 202410
October 20246
September 20247
July 202412
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Friar Park in May 2025

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

1. Crankhall Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
3. Kilvert Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Crankhall Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hydes Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Hamstead Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Red House Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Coronation Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bromfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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