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 May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (110) incidents (-1.79% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
West Bromwich Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 May 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.

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

West Bromwich Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 129 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (284 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (138 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202518
February 202519
January 202521
December 202425
November 202417
October 202427
September 202422
August 20241
July 202420
June 202446
May 202425

A total of 1488 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 284 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025110
April 2025112
March 2025105
February 202583
January 202595
December 202479
November 2024107
October 2024107
September 2024138
August 20241
July 2024129
June 2024284
May 2024138

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202528
March 202525
February 202525
January 202515
December 202435
November 202428
October 202425
September 202427
July 202432
June 202448
May 202416

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 286 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202530
March 202520
February 202516
January 202518
December 202416
November 202415
October 202416
September 202415
July 202418
June 202454
May 202437

A total of 229 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202521
February 20259
January 20259
December 202421
November 202414
October 202414
September 202418
July 202424
June 202450
May 202428

A total of 274 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202521
March 202520
February 202518
January 202514
December 202420
November 202416
October 202422
September 202429
July 202422
June 202450
May 202425

A total of 150 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 202515
February 202514
January 202517
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202414
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 144 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257
December 20245
November 202415
October 20247
September 202414
July 202417
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 444 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202550
March 202540
February 202546
January 202531
December 202421
November 202430
October 202429
September 202435
July 202444
June 202470
May 202423

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202521
March 202521
February 20258
January 202516
December 20249
November 20249
October 202415
September 202416
July 202417
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
July 20243
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations West Bromwich Central in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Robbery2
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. New Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
5. Green Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Normans Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Grange Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Priory Close (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1

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