Crime Rate in Wednesbury South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wednesbury South

The total recorded crimes in Wednesbury South, Sandwell, UK in March 2025 are around 188 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wednesbury South crime rate of 5.67 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 South, encompassing approximately 33,169 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-11.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
Wednesbury South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 27
  • A4196 with total crimes: 13
  • Wedgbury Close with total crimes: 12

How safe is Wednesbury South?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Wednesbury South reported a higher crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 2,115 crimes compared to 1,614. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wednesbury South witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wednesbury South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sandwell average, with 2,121 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wednesbury South witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wednesbury South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wednesbury South has recorded 188 crimes with crime rate of 5.67 ranking 4th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Wednesbury South crimes were 2,115. The crime rate of Wednesbury South in 2024 was 63.76 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wednesbury South were around 2,121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.95 (year) or 5.33 (month) ranking 5 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
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
Tipton Green122 151,567 101,571 11
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

Wednesbury South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (56 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 77 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (132 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 202415
July 202413
June 202420
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 736 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202561
January 202550
December 202464
November 202439
October 202466
September 202458
August 20243
July 202477
June 2024132
May 202472
April 202460

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
July 20246
June 202422
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202521
January 20255
December 202413
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
July 202414
June 202442
May 202413
April 202415

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202514
January 202511
December 202410
November 202414
October 20247
September 20247
July 202418
June 202424
May 202419
April 202416

A total of 232 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202516
January 202515
December 202423
November 20247
October 202415
September 202415
July 202436
June 202440
May 202416
April 202433

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20258
January 202512
December 202417
November 202412
October 202416
September 202413
July 20248
June 202430
May 202413
April 202414

A total of 358 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202530
January 202549
December 202437
November 202420
October 202447
September 202456
July 202420
June 202434
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20249
October 20243
September 20249
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
October 20247
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
September 20241

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243
September 20247
June 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations Wednesbury South in March 2025

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

1. Russell Street (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting24
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. A4196 (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wedgbury Close (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime9
Other theft3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Burglary3
Other theft3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
5. Upper Russell Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Sydney Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Marmion Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Gregory Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Black Lake (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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