Crime Rate in West Bromwich Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Bromwich Central

The total recorded crimes in West Bromwich Central, Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 263 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Bromwich Central crime rate of 6.80 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 West Bromwich Central, encompassing approximately 38,685 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (-24.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (19.35% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
West Bromwich Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • High Street with total crimes: 16
  • New Street with total crimes: 11

How safe is West Bromwich Central?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, West Bromwich Central reported a higher crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 3,800 crimes compared to 1,614. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Bromwich Central witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, West Bromwich Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sandwell average, with 4,114 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Bromwich Central witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Bromwich Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Bromwich Central has recorded 263 crimes with crime rate of 6.80 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total West Bromwich Central crimes were 3,800. The crime rate of West Bromwich Central in 2024 was 98.23 (year) or 8.19 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Bromwich Central were around 4,114 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.35 (year) or 8.86 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Bromwich Central)CrimesRank (West Bromwich Central)CrimesRank (West Bromwich Central)
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
Wednesbury North139 131,799 91,968 7
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

West Bromwich Central 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 88 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (117 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (110 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (112 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (105 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (107 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (138 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202525
May 202517
April 202521
March 202520
February 202518
January 202514
December 202420
November 202416
October 202422
September 202429

A total of 221 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202525
May 202531
April 202530
March 202520
February 202516
January 202518
December 202416
November 202415
October 202416
September 202415

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202532
May 202527
April 202528
March 202525
February 202525
January 202515
December 202435
November 202428
October 202425
September 202427

A total of 1142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 2025117
May 2025110
April 2025112
March 2025105
February 202583
January 202595
December 202479
November 2024107
October 2024107
September 2024138
August 20241

A total of 228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202525
May 202511
April 202516
March 202518
February 202519
January 202521
December 202425
November 202417
October 202427
September 202422
August 20241

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20257
April 202513
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257
December 20245
November 202415
October 20247
September 202414

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202516
May 202510
April 202511
March 202521
February 20259
January 20259
December 202421
November 202414
October 202414
September 202418

A total of 375 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202531
May 202525
April 202550
March 202540
February 202546
January 202531
December 202421
November 202430
October 202429
September 202435

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 202521
March 202521
February 20258
January 202516
December 20249
November 20249
October 202415
September 202416

A total of 74 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20248
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20255
April 202513
March 202515
February 202514
January 202517
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202414

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations West Bromwich Central in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. High Street (Map)
Total16
Public order4
Robbery4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
3. New Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Walsall Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
5. Tildasley Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lombard Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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