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 July 2025 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greets Green and Lyng crime rate of 4.22 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (-20.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
Greets Green and Lyng Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 35
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Brickhouse Lane with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Sandwell.

    • 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 areas in the Sandwell.

  • 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 July 2025 the Greets Green and Lyng has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greets Green and Lyng)CrimesRank (Greets Green and Lyng)CrimesRank (Greets Green and Lyng)
West Bromwich Central263 13,800 14,114 1
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
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

Greets Green and Lyng 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 74 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202519
May 202513
April 202513
March 202521
February 202513
January 202515
December 202419
November 202416
October 202411
September 202411

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202519
May 202518
April 202517
March 202517
February 202515
January 202513
December 202413
November 202414
October 202416
September 202421

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 202413
October 202411
September 202416

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 202510
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 202515
January 202515
December 202411
November 20249
October 202410
September 202411

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202518
May 20259
April 202513
March 202517
February 202513
January 202510
December 20248
November 202414
October 202419
September 202419

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202515
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 202412

A total of 864 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202593
May 202573
April 202568
March 202586
February 202579
January 202578
December 202465
November 202487
October 202484
September 202477

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202516
May 20257
April 20256
March 202513
February 20258
January 20255
December 202412
November 202413
October 202413
September 202412

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202525
May 202523
April 202518
March 202516
February 202515
January 20259
December 202420
November 202426
October 202422
September 202420

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Greets Green and Lyng in July 2025

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

1. A4034 (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Robbery2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brickhouse Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. Bowater Street (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Osborne Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Kelvin Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
7. Moor Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carden Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bull Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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