Crime Rate in Greets Green and Lyng: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greets Green and Lyng

The total recorded crimes in Greets Green and Lyng, Sandwell, UK in March 2025 are around 209 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greets Green and Lyng crime rate of 4.81 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 Greets Green and Lyng, encompassing approximately 43,409 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (8.86% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
Greets Green and Lyng Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 38
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Hall Street with total crimes: 13

How safe is Greets Green and Lyng?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Greets Green and Lyng reported a higher crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 2,559 crimes compared to 1,614. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Greets Green and Lyng witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Greets Green and Lyng experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sandwell average, with 2,363 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Greets Green and Lyng witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sandwell, Greets Green and Lyng has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Greets Green and Lyng Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Greets Green and Lyng has recorded 209 crimes with crime rate of 4.81 ranking 3th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Greets Green and Lyng crimes were 2,559. The crime rate of Greets Green and Lyng in 2024 was 58.95 (year) or 4.91 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greets Green and Lyng were around 2,363 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.44 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandwell)CrimesRank (Sandwell)CrimesRank (Sandwell)
West Bromwich Central306 13,800 14,114 1
Soho and Victoria242 22,488 32,352 3
Langley145 81,935 72,259 4
St Pauls174 62,115 41,930 9
Wednesbury South188 42,115 52,121 5
Oldbury176 52,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury North154 71,799 91,968 7
Princes End136 121,903 81,950 8
Cradley Heath and Old Hill141 91,552 111,824 10
Tipton Green122 151,567 101,571 11
Abbey139 101,345 131,507 13
Hateley Heath138 111,466 121,512 12
Blackheath128 131,309 161,377 17
Friar Park108 161,244 171,450 14
Great Bridge124 141,332 141,440 15
Smethwick106 171,318 151,394 16
Charlemont with Grove Vale61 23932 221,295 18
Bristnall85 201,151 181,182 19
Rowley88 181,097 191,140 20
Great Barr with Yew Tree87 19859 23994 23
Newton84 21956 201,128 21
Tividale42 24943 211,093 22
Old Warley78 22854 24896 24

Greets Green and Lyng Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (86 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (172 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 983 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 89.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202586
February 202579
January 202578
December 202465
November 202487
October 202484
September 202477
July 202483
June 2024172
May 202484
April 202488

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202513
January 202510
December 20248
November 202414
October 202419
September 202419
July 202419
June 202432
May 202416
April 202412

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202515
January 202515
December 202411
November 20249
October 202410
September 202411
July 20248
June 202434
May 202417
April 202420

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202515
January 202513
December 202413
November 202414
October 202416
September 202421
July 202415
June 202424
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 202413
October 202411
September 202416
July 202414
June 202428
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 212 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202513
January 202515
December 202419
November 202416
October 202411
September 202411
July 202417
June 202446
May 202419
April 202424

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20255
December 202412
November 202413
October 202413
September 202412
July 202416
June 202428
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 202412
July 20247
June 202428
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
July 20246
June 202418
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202515
January 20259
December 202420
November 202426
October 202422
September 202420
July 202429
June 202468
May 202423
April 202413

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Greets Green and Lyng in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Greets Green and Lyng postcode area is presented below.

1. A4034 (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order12
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Hall Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Bowater Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sutton Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Spon Lane South (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chapman Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Coppice Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Davey Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Dudley Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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