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 February 2026 are around 181 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greets Green and Lyng crime rate of 4.17 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (5.33% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Greets Green and Lyng Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 42
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Bowater Street 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Greets Green and Lyng)CrimesRank (Greets Green and Lyng)CrimesRank (Greets Green and Lyng)
West Bromwich CentralNA NA3,800 14,114 1
Soho and VictoriaNA NA2,488 32,352 3
LangleyNA NA1,935 72,259 4
St PaulsNA NA2,115 41,930 9
Wednesbury SouthNA NA2,115 52,121 5
OldburyNA NA2,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury NorthNA NA1,799 91,968 7
Princes EndNA NA1,903 81,950 8
Cradley Heath and Old HillNA NA1,552 111,824 10
Tipton GreenNA NA1,567 101,571 11
Hateley HeathNA NA1,466 121,512 12
AbbeyNA NA1,345 131,507 13
Friar ParkNA NA1,244 171,450 14
Great BridgeNA NA1,332 141,440 15
SmethwickNA NA1,318 151,394 16
BlackheathNA NA1,309 161,377 17
Charlemont with Grove ValeNA NA932 221,295 18
BristnallNA NA1,151 181,182 19
RowleyNA NA1,097 191,140 20
NewtonNA NA956 201,128 21
TividaleNA NA943 211,093 22
Great Barr with Yew TreeNA NA859 23994 23
Old WarleyNA NA854 24896 24

Greets Green and Lyng Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202612
December 202513
November 20257
October 202511
September 202511
August 20257
July 20257
June 202515
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
February 20258

A total of 1025 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202679
January 202675
December 202571
November 202579
October 202594
September 202582
August 202572
July 202574
June 202593
May 202573
April 202568
March 202586
February 202579

A total of 196 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202615
December 202516
November 202524
October 202519
September 20258
August 202516
July 202514
June 202518
May 20259
April 202513
March 202517
February 202513

A total of 228 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202617
December 202512
November 202517
October 202512
September 202521
August 202525
July 202520
June 202519
May 202513
April 202513
March 202521
February 202513

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20268
December 202510
November 20256
October 202514
September 202510
August 202511
July 202511
June 202510
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 202515

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20256
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
November 20252
September 20251
August 20252
February 20251

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20255
November 20253
October 20255
September 20253
August 20254
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 202510
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
November 20253
October 20253
September 20256
August 20255
July 20254
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20269
December 20256
November 20259
October 202510
September 20256
August 20255
July 20257
June 202516
May 20257
April 20256
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20253
September 20251
August 20251
June 20253
April 20251

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20254
November 20259
October 20259
September 20256
August 20258
July 202511
June 202519
May 202518
April 202517
March 202517
February 202515

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20257
November 20256
October 20254
September 202517
August 20255
July 20256
June 20255
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20269
December 202511
November 202516
October 202519
September 202512
August 202525
July 202522
June 202525
May 202523
April 202518
March 202516
February 202515

High Crime Locations Greets Green and Lyng in February 2026

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

1. A4034 (Map)
Total42
Public order14
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs9
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Bowater Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Hall Street (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Newhall Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Westbourne Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Drugs1
7. Change Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Dudley Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Cambridge Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Spon Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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