Crime Rate in Princes End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Princes End

The total recorded crimes in Princes End, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Princes End crime rate of 3.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (79.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Princes End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushmere Road with total crimes: 9
  • Allen Road with total crimes: 8
  • Fereday Street with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Princes End has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 3.13 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Princes End)CrimesRank (Princes End)CrimesRank (Princes End)
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
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

Princes End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (166 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202521
February 202513
January 202524
December 202420
November 202416
October 202412
September 202410
July 202426
June 202460
May 20248

A total of 894 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202544
March 202562
February 202558
January 202554
December 202484
November 202457
October 202465
September 202462
July 202483
June 2024166
May 202480

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
October 20246
September 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 202510
January 20254
December 20243
November 202416
October 202410
September 20246
July 202413
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20259
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20257
February 20259
January 202514
December 202418
November 202419
October 202412
September 202413
July 202413
June 202444
May 202420

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 202512
January 20255
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248
September 20249
July 202411
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
October 20247
September 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244

High Crime Locations Princes End in May 2025

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

1. Rushmere Road (Map)
Total9
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Allen Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
3. Fereday Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Norman Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Albert Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Ridgeway Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. Henderson Walk (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime2
8. West Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Windsor Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Spring Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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