Crime Rate in Langley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Langley

The total recorded crimes in Langley, Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Langley crime rate of 4.48 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 Langley, encompassing approximately 34,791 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (28.30% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Langley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Heron Road with total crimes: 8
  • Lovett Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is Langley?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Langley reported a higher crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1,935 crimes compared to 1,614. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Langley witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Langley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sandwell average, with 2,259 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Langley witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Langley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Langley has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 ranking 8th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Langley crimes were 1,935. The crime rate of Langley in 2024 was 55.62 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Langley were around 2,259 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.93 (year) or 5.41 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Langley)CrimesRank (Langley)CrimesRank (Langley)
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
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

Langley 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 68 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (17 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202510
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 202511
December 202413
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202511
April 202514
March 20256
February 20258
January 202514
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 202417

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 622 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202553
May 202548
April 202556
March 202565
February 202553
January 202553
December 202453
November 202456
October 202464
September 202453

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202518
May 202515
April 202514
March 202512
February 202512
January 202511
December 20245
November 20248
October 202420
September 202414

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202516
May 202510
April 20255
March 202510
February 20255
January 20255
December 202413
November 202412
October 202411
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202528
May 202540
April 202526
March 202527
February 202514
January 202524
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20257
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Langley in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Heron Road (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Lovett Avenue (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Birchfield Lane (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
6. Badsey Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
7. Old Park Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Oldbury Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Leahouse Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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