Crime Rate in Old Warley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Warley

The total recorded crimes in Old Warley, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Warley crime rate of 2.17 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 Old Warley, encompassing approximately 30,807 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Old Warley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 5
  • Chester Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Oldacre Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Old Warley?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Old Warley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 854 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Old Warley recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Old Warley had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 896 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Old Warley recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sandwell, Old Warley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Old Warley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Old Warley has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 2.17 ranking 22th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Old Warley crimes were 854. The crime rate of Old Warley in 2024 was 27.72 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Warley were around 896 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.08 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Warley)CrimesRank (Old Warley)CrimesRank (Old Warley)
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
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
Great Barr with Yew Tree63 24859 23994 23

Old Warley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Vehicle crime 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 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202514
March 202524
February 202528
January 202525
December 202439
November 202419
October 202431
September 202428
July 202434
June 202450
May 202422

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202525
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 202415
October 202414
September 202410
August 20241
July 202412
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202511
February 20253
January 20257
December 202414
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
July 20248
May 20241

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
January 20255
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Old Warley in May 2025

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

1. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Chester Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Oldacre Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Holly Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. A4123 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Apsley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Chance Croft (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodgreen Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Cedar Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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