Crime Rate in Smethwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Smethwick

The total recorded crimes in Smethwick, Sandwell, UK in March 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Smethwick crime rate of 2.01 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (29.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Smethwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • North Street with total crimes: 8
  • Stanhope Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Smethwick has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 2.01 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandwell)CrimesRank (Sandwell)CrimesRank (Sandwell)
West Bromwich Central306 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng209 32,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria242 22,488 32,352 3
Langley145 81,935 72,259 4
St Pauls174 62,115 41,930 9
Wednesbury South188 42,115 52,121 5
Oldbury176 52,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury North154 71,799 91,968 7
Princes End136 121,903 81,950 8
Cradley Heath and Old Hill141 91,552 111,824 10
Tipton Green122 151,567 101,571 11
Abbey139 101,345 131,507 13
Hateley Heath138 111,466 121,512 12
Blackheath128 131,309 161,377 17
Friar Park108 161,244 171,450 14
Great Bridge124 141,332 141,440 15
Charlemont with Grove Vale61 23932 221,295 18
Bristnall85 201,151 181,182 19
Rowley88 181,097 191,140 20
Great Barr with Yew Tree87 19859 23994 23
Newton84 21956 201,128 21
Tividale42 24943 211,093 22
Old Warley78 22854 24896 24

Smethwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 632 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
February 202541
January 202535
December 202440
November 202447
October 202452
September 202461
July 202455
June 2024120
May 202461
April 202467

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 202416
July 202412
June 20244
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 202514
December 202411
November 202415
October 20247
September 20247
July 20248
June 202422
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202415
October 20248
September 202410
July 202411
June 202422
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Smethwick in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. North Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Stanhope Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Hales Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Londonderry Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
6. Robert Lucas Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hall Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
8. Davison Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Albright Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Manor Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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