Crime Rate in Oldbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oldbury

The total recorded crimes in Oldbury, Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 178 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oldbury crime rate of 6.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (5.80% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
Oldbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jays Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Quayside Close with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Oldbury has recorded 178 crimes with crime rate of 6.39 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oldbury)CrimesRank (Oldbury)CrimesRank (Oldbury)
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
Langley156 81,935 72,259 4
St Pauls149 92,115 41,930 9
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

Oldbury 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 73 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 202515
April 202515
March 202512
February 202517
January 202515
December 202413
November 202412
October 202416
September 202417

A total of 672 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202569
May 202569
April 202561
March 202569
February 202558
January 202548
December 202453
November 202454
October 202461
September 202457

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20257
April 20258
March 202516
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202512
April 202513
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 202419
November 202413
October 20248
September 202414

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 202517
April 202518
March 202513
February 202510
January 202510
December 202419
November 202412
October 202412
September 202416

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202514
May 20258
April 202513
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 20249
November 202410
October 202418
September 20248

A total of 275 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202525
May 202532
April 202521
March 202525
February 202518
January 202534
December 202420
November 202419
October 202433
September 202420

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20251
November 20243
September 20242

High Crime Locations Oldbury in July 2025

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

1. Jays Avenue (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Quayside Close (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Canal Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
6. Birchfield Lane (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Flash Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Barnett Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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