Crime Rate in St Pauls: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Pauls

The total recorded crimes in St Pauls, Sandwell, UK in March 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Pauls crime rate of 2.96 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (56.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
St Pauls Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halfords Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Marriott Road with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Pauls has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 6th 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.

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
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
Smethwick106 171,318 151,394 16
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

St Pauls Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (162 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 929 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202550
January 202573
December 202475
November 202475
October 202487
September 202467
July 202496
June 2024162
May 202484
April 202482

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20255
January 20255
December 20249
November 202414
October 202412
September 202414
July 20249
June 202422
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 202513
December 202411
November 20249
October 202418
September 202411
July 202415
June 202430
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 202412
July 202415
June 202420
May 202414
April 20245

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
July 20247
June 202420
May 20241
April 20249

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415
September 20249
July 202424
June 202428
May 202420
April 202416

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20242
July 202413
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20259
January 20255
December 202412
November 202414
October 202411
September 202415
July 20246
June 202422
May 202416
April 202415

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202414
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations St Pauls in March 2025

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

1. Halfords Lane (Map)
Total13
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Marriott Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Brisbane Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime1
5. Bell Fold (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
6. West Park Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Lewisham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. A4252 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Darby Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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