Crime Rate in Princes End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Princes End

The total recorded crimes in Princes End, Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Princes End crime rate of 2.79 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 Princes End, encompassing approximately 44,414 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (-1.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Princes End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fereday Street with total crimes: 11
  • Rushmere Road with total crimes: 8
  • Wordsworth Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Princes End?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Princes End reported a higher crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1,903 crimes compared to 1,614. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Princes End witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Princes End experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,950 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Princes End witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Princes End Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Princes End has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 2.79 ranking 14th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Princes End crimes were 1,903. The crime rate of Princes End in 2024 was 42.85 (year) or 3.57 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Princes End were around 1,950 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.91 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Princes End)CrimesRank (Princes End)CrimesRank (Princes End)
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
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
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

Princes End 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 64 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 202512
January 20255
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248
September 20249

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 20257
April 202511
March 202521
February 202513
January 202524
December 202420
November 202416
October 202412
September 202410

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20259
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 694 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202565
May 202579
April 202544
March 202562
February 202558
January 202554
December 202484
November 202457
October 202465
September 202462

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202516
May 202513
April 202511
March 20257
February 20259
January 202514
December 202418
November 202419
October 202412
September 202413

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
October 20246
September 202410

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 202510
January 20254
December 20243
November 202416
October 202410
September 20246

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
October 20247
September 20248

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Princes End in July 2025

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

1. Fereday Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Rushmere Road (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Wordsworth Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Adams Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Churchfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Central Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Ivy Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
9. Moat Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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