Crime Rate in Tipton Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tipton Green

The total recorded crimes in Tipton Green, Sandwell, UK in March 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tipton Green crime rate of 2.99 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 Tipton Green, encompassing approximately 40,801 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Tipton Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walton Street with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 6
  • Barn Croft with total crimes: 5

How safe is Tipton Green?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Tipton Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1567 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Tipton Green witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tipton Green had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,571 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Tipton Green witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tipton Green Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Tipton Green has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 2.99 ranking 15th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Tipton Green crimes were 1,567. The crime rate of Tipton Green in 2024 was 38.41 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tipton Green were around 1,571 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.50 (year) or 3.21 (month) ranking 11 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
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

Tipton Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 708 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202550
January 202559
December 202441
November 202447
October 202461
September 202462
August 20243
July 202460
June 2024136
May 202472
April 202459

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 202413
October 20246
September 202416
July 202415
June 202424
May 20249
April 202413

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 202511
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20249
July 202420
June 202410
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 202417
April 202412

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 202410
September 202411
July 202410
June 202422
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 202510
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 202412
July 202410
June 202440
May 202415
April 202413

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
November 20244
October 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Tipton Green in March 2025

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

1. Walton Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Victoria Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Barn Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
4. Sycamore Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. Wood Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cherry Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Oval Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Oxford Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
9. Oak Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Bloomfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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