Crime Rate in Wednesbury North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wednesbury North

The total recorded crimes in Wednesbury North, Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wednesbury North crime rate of 4.30 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (12.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Wednesbury North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Axletree Way with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • James Watt Drive 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 July 2025 the Wednesbury North has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 4.30 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wednesbury North)CrimesRank (Wednesbury North)CrimesRank (Wednesbury North)
West Bromwich Central263 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng183 32,559 22,363 2
Soho and Victoria233 22,488 32,352 3
Langley156 81,935 72,259 4
St Pauls149 92,115 41,930 9
Oldbury178 42,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury South176 52,115 52,121 5
Cradley Heath and Old Hill172 61,552 111,824 10
Tipton Green161 71,567 101,571 11
Princes End124 141,903 81,950 8
Great Bridge149 101,332 141,440 15
Abbey145 111,345 131,507 13
Hateley Heath145 121,466 121,512 12
Friar Park89 191,244 171,450 14
Smethwick112 171,318 151,394 16
Bristnall121 151,151 181,182 19
Blackheath112 161,309 161,377 17
Charlemont with Grove Vale82 20932 221,295 18
Great Barr with Yew Tree107 18859 23994 23
Rowley75 211,097 191,140 20
Newton69 23956 201,128 21
Tividale73 22943 211,093 22
Old Warley65 24854 24896 24

Wednesbury North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 554 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202563
May 202541
April 202532
March 202549
February 202560
January 202546
December 202446
November 202440
October 202452
September 202454

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202512
April 20257
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 202412
October 20248
September 202413

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 202512
April 202513
March 202514
February 202512
January 20255
December 20246
November 202413
October 202413
September 202412
August 20241

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202527
May 202526
April 202520
March 202523
February 202515
January 202524
December 202413
November 202419
October 202414
September 202423

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 181 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202521
April 20259
March 202518
February 202516
January 202520
December 202415
November 202420
October 202421
September 202418

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202517
April 202520
March 202523
February 202514
January 202518
December 202426
November 202420
October 202422
September 202415

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Wednesbury North in July 2025

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

1. Axletree Way (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. James Watt Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Union Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order1
7. Willow Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Churchfields Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Whitley Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Upper High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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