Crime Rate in Tipton Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tipton Green

The total recorded crimes in Tipton Green, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tipton Green crime rate of 2.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-5.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Tipton Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Howard Street with total crimes: 4
  • Latham Crescent with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Sandwell.

    • 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 areas in the Sandwell.

  • 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 May 2025 the Tipton Green has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 2.62 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tipton Green)CrimesRank (Tipton Green)CrimesRank (Tipton Green)
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
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
Smethwick93 191,318 151,394 16
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

Tipton Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 758 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202556
March 202558
February 202550
January 202559
December 202441
November 202447
October 202461
September 202462
August 20243
July 202460
June 2024136
May 202472

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202513
February 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 202413
October 20246
September 202416
July 202415
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
November 20244
October 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 202417

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202511
February 20255
January 202511
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20249
July 202420
June 202410
May 202414

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20256
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 202410
September 202411
July 202410
June 202422
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Tipton Green in May 2025

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

1. Wilson Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Howard Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Latham Crescent (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Oak Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Watery Lane (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thelma Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Union Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Heritage Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Tudor Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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