Crime Rate in Oldbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oldbury

The total recorded crimes in Oldbury, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oldbury crime rate of 6.32 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 Oldbury, encompassing approximately 27,846 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (13.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
Oldbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jays Avenue with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Low Town with total crimes: 4

How safe is Oldbury?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Oldbury reported a higher crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 2,101 crimes compared to 1,614. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Oldbury witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Oldbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sandwell average, with 2,102 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Oldbury witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oldbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Oldbury has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 6.32 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Oldbury crimes were 2,101. The crime rate of Oldbury in 2024 was 75.45 (year) or 6.29 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oldbury were around 2,102 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.48 (year) or 6.29 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oldbury)CrimesRank (Oldbury)CrimesRank (Oldbury)
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
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

Oldbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 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 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
July 20244
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 202419
November 202413
October 20248
September 202414
July 202412
June 202430
May 202416

A total of 793 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202561
March 202569
February 202558
January 202548
December 202453
November 202454
October 202461
September 202457
July 202452
June 2024128
May 202483

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202516
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 20244
July 20245
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202512
February 202517
January 202515
December 202413
November 202412
October 202416
September 202417
July 202417
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 20249
November 202410
October 202418
September 20248
July 20246
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 203 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202513
February 202510
January 202510
December 202419
November 202412
October 202412
September 202416
July 202419
June 202440
May 202417

A total of 316 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202521
March 202525
February 202518
January 202534
December 202420
November 202419
October 202433
September 202420
July 202422
June 202444
May 202428

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
July 20242
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
September 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Oldbury in May 2025

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

1. Jays Avenue (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Low Town (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Canal Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
7. Birchfield Lane (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. B4166 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Birmingham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Bradley Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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