Crime Rate in Friar Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Friar Park

The total recorded crimes in Friar Park, Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Friar Park crime rate of 2.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-2.17% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Friar Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Carisbrooke 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 July 2025 the Friar Park has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 2.36 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Friar Park)CrimesRank (Friar Park)CrimesRank (Friar Park)
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
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

Friar Park 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 45 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202546
May 202543
April 202536
March 202549
February 202533
January 202532
December 202448
November 202447
October 202450
September 202444
August 20241

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202510
April 202511
March 20256
February 20257
January 202520
December 20247
November 202419
October 20245
September 202412

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 202410
October 20246
September 20247

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 202511
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 202512
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242

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

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
December 20241

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Friar Park in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Carisbrooke Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bishop Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Kilvert Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Paul Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Foley Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Crankhall Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Carisbrooke Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Crankhall Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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