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 May 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greets Green and Lyng crime rate of 4.15 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 Greets Green and Lyng, encompassing approximately 43,409 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (7.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
Greets Green and Lyng Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • A4034 with total crimes: 17
  • Bowater Street with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Greets Green and Lyng has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 4.15 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 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 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
Friar Park107 151,244 171,450 14
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

Greets Green and Lyng Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1036 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202568
March 202586
February 202579
January 202578
December 202465
November 202487
October 202484
September 202477
July 202483
June 2024172
May 202484

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202517
February 202513
January 202510
December 20248
November 202414
October 202419
September 202419
July 202419
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
July 20246
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 202412
July 20247
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 126 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 202413
October 202411
September 202416
July 202414
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202517
February 202515
January 202513
December 202413
November 202414
October 202416
September 202421
July 202415
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 60 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 202513
February 20258
January 20255
December 202412
November 202413
October 202413
September 202412
July 202416
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 289 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202516
February 202515
January 20259
December 202420
November 202426
October 202422
September 202420
July 202429
June 202468
May 202423

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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

High Crime Locations Greets Green and Lyng in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting21
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. A4034 (Map)
Total17
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2
3. Bowater Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Clifford Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Brickhouse Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Hazelbeech Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Margaret Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
8. Hall Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Frank Fisher Way (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Osborne Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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