Crime Rate in Rowley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rowley

The total recorded crimes in Rowley, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rowley crime rate of 3.69 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 Rowley, encompassing approximately 27,402 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Rowley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dane Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Springfield Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • St Giles Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Rowley?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Rowley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1097 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rowley recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Rowley had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,140 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rowley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rowley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rowley has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 0.58 ranking 18th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Rowley crimes were 1,097. The crime rate of Rowley in 2024 was 40.03 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rowley were around 1,140 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.60 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rowley)CrimesRank (Rowley)CrimesRank (Rowley)
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
Newton91 21956 201,128 21
Tividale66 23943 211,093 22
Old Warley67 22854 24896 24
Great Barr with Yew Tree63 24859 23994 23

Rowley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 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 Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 584 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202544
March 202549
February 202542
January 202541
December 202439
November 202438
October 202449
September 202443
July 202455
June 202478
May 202454

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20257
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
July 202414
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
September 20246
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
July 202412
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20258
February 202513
January 202510
December 202412
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
July 202417
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 202411

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20243
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Rowley in May 2025

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

1. Dane Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Springfield Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. St Giles Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
4. Cornfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mayfield Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Higham'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Dovey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Throne Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Reservoir Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Woolpack Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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