Crime Rate in Tividale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tividale

The total recorded crimes in Tividale, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tividale crime rate of 2.20 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 Tividale, encompassing approximately 29,949 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Tividale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallace Close with total crimes: 6
  • Malton Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Mary Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Tividale?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Tividale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 943 crimes compared to 1614.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tividale recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Tividale had fewer crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,093 crimes compared to 1,707. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Tividale recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tividale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tividale has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 23th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Tividale crimes were 943. The crime rate of Tividale in 2024 was 31.49 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tividale were around 1,093 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.49 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tividale)CrimesRank (Tividale)CrimesRank (Tividale)
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
Tipton Green107 161,567 101,571 11
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
Old Warley67 22854 24896 24
Great Barr with Yew Tree63 24859 23994 23

Tividale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 202410

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202532
March 202517
February 202529
January 202534
December 202418
November 202427
October 202438
September 202440
July 202436
June 202486
May 202427

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20249
November 202410
October 20246
September 20246
July 202415
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20253
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
July 20247
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20242

High Crime Locations Tividale in May 2025

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

1. Wallace Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Malton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Mary Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Florence Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Possession of weapons1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
6. Wheatsheaf Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Mount Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Ivy House Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Wallace Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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