Crime Rate in Smethwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Smethwick

The total recorded crimes in Smethwick, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Smethwick crime rate of 1.76 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 Smethwick, encompassing approximately 52,736 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-48.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Smethwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queens Close with total crimes: 7
  • Hitchcock Close with total crimes: 4
  • Stanhope Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Smethwick?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Smethwick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1318 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Smethwick recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Smethwick had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,394 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Smethwick recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Smethwick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Smethwick has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 19th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Smethwick crimes were 1,318. The crime rate of Smethwick in 2024 was 24.99 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Smethwick were around 1,394 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.43 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Smethwick)CrimesRank (Smethwick)CrimesRank (Smethwick)
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
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

Smethwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 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 (53 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
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 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202415
October 20248
September 202410
July 202411
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 665 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202566
March 202553
February 202541
January 202535
December 202440
November 202447
October 202452
September 202461
July 202455
June 2024120
May 202461

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 2 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

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 202514
December 202411
November 202415
October 20247
September 20247
July 20248
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20241
September 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20259
February 202512
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 202416
July 202412
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
November 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Smethwick in May 2025

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

1. Queens Close (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Hitchcock Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stanhope Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Church Hill Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Londonderry Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Arden Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ford Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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