Crime Rate in Wednesbury North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wednesbury North

The total recorded crimes in Wednesbury North, Sandwell, UK in May 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wednesbury North crime rate of 4.76 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 Wednesbury North, encompassing approximately 32,333 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (28.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
Wednesbury North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Axletree Way with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Wednesbury North?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Wednesbury North reported a higher crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 1,799 crimes compared to 1,614. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wednesbury North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Wednesbury North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sandwell average, with 1,968 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wednesbury North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wednesbury North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wednesbury North has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 4.76 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Wednesbury North crimes were 1,799. The crime rate of Wednesbury North in 2024 was 55.64 (year) or 4.64 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wednesbury North were around 1,968 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.87 (year) or 5.07 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wednesbury North)CrimesRank (Wednesbury North)CrimesRank (Wednesbury North)
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
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
Tividale66 23943 211,093 22
Old Warley67 22854 24896 24
Great Barr with Yew Tree63 24859 23994 23

Wednesbury North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 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 Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Robbery 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 57 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 637 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202532
March 202549
February 202560
January 202546
December 202446
November 202440
October 202452
September 202454
July 202457
June 2024104
May 202456

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 202412
October 20248
September 202413
July 202417
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
July 20249
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202520
March 202523
February 202514
January 202518
December 202426
November 202420
October 202422
September 202415
July 202419
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202514
February 202512
January 20255
December 20246
November 202413
October 202413
September 202412
August 20241
July 20247
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 233 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20259
March 202518
February 202516
January 202520
December 202415
November 202420
October 202421
September 202418
July 202434
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202520
March 202523
February 202515
January 202524
December 202413
November 202419
October 202414
September 202423
July 202417
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wednesbury North in May 2025

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

1. Axletree Way (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pine Avenue (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. King Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Trinity Grove (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Barlow Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dudley Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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