Crime Rate in Great Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Great Bridge, Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Bridge crime rate of 5.15 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 Great Bridge, encompassing approximately 28,911 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
Great Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Clarkes Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Slater Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Great Bridge?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Great Bridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1332 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Great Bridge had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,440 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Great Bridge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Great Bridge has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 5.15 ranking 10th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Great Bridge crimes were 1,332. The crime rate of Great Bridge in 2024 was 46.07 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Bridge were around 1,440 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.81 (year) or 4.15 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Bridge)CrimesRank (Great Bridge)CrimesRank (Great Bridge)
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
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

Great Bridge 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 56 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 47 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 (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202554
May 202529
April 202547
March 202549
February 202547
January 202540
December 202437
November 202433
October 202447
September 202438

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202514
April 20257
March 202515
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202510
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 20249
October 20246
September 202415

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 202512
April 20256
March 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 202511
January 202510
December 20247
November 202411
October 20244
September 20247

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202522
May 202523
April 202531
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20243
November 20244
October 202411
September 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Great Bridge in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clarkes Grove (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
3. Slater Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Doughty Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Underhill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Powis Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Welch Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Gilson Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Whitehall Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1

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