Crime Rate in Langley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Langley

The total recorded crimes in Langley, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Langley crime rate of 4.40 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
Langley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 25
  • Lovett Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Birchfield Lane with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Langley has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 4.40 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Langley)CrimesRank (Langley)CrimesRank (Langley)
West Bromwich Central263 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng180 42,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria248 22,488 32,352 3
Wednesbury South193 32,115 52,121 5
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

Langley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (154 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 809 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202556
March 202565
February 202553
January 202553
December 202453
November 202456
October 202464
September 202453
July 202482
June 2024154
May 202472

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202510
February 20255
January 20255
December 202413
November 202412
October 202411
September 20247
August 20241
July 202411
June 202448
May 202418

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 202511
December 202413
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 20256
February 20258
January 202514
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 202417
July 202412
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
July 20249
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202512
February 202512
January 202511
December 20245
November 20248
October 202420
September 202414
July 202419
June 202454
May 202412

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202526
March 202527
February 202514
January 202524
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
July 202414
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
July 202412
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20257
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Langley in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting22
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lovett Avenue (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Birchfield Lane (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
5. Hartlebury Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
6. Fairway Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
7. Arden Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Badsey Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Kinnersley Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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