Crime Rate in St Pauls: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Pauls

The total recorded crimes in St Pauls, Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Pauls crime rate of 2.53 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 St Pauls, encompassing approximately 58,861 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
St Pauls Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • West Park Road with total crimes: 8
  • Halfords Lane with total crimes: 7

How safe is St Pauls?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, St Pauls reported a higher crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 2,115 crimes compared to 1,614. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Pauls witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, St Pauls experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,930 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Pauls witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Pauls Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Pauls has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 0.17 ranking 9th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total St Pauls crimes were 2,115. The crime rate of St Pauls in 2024 was 35.93 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Pauls were around 1,930 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.79 (year) or 2.73 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Pauls)CrimesRank (St Pauls)CrimesRank (St Pauls)
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
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
Princes End124 141,903 81,950 8
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

St Pauls 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 75 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (2 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202510
April 20252
March 202513
February 202513
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 20257
April 20259
March 202515
February 202511
January 202513
December 202411
November 20249
October 202418
September 202411

A total of 801 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202587
May 202559
April 202575
March 202578
February 202550
January 202573
December 202475
November 202475
October 202487
September 202467

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20257
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202512
April 20258
March 202516
February 20255
January 20255
December 20249
November 202414
October 202412
September 202414

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20257
April 202511
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415
September 20249

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202513
April 20258
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 202412

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 202512
April 202510
March 20253
February 20259
January 20255
December 202412
November 202414
October 202411
September 202415

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20258
April 202512
March 20256
February 202511
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations St Pauls in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
2. West Park Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Public order1
3. Halfords Lane (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
5. Lones Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
7. Trident Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. B4169 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Whitehouse Drive (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Barker Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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