WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Soho and Victoria Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Soho and Victoria, localized within sandwell.

Total Crimes

233

Annual Crime Rate

125.23per 1k
trending_down -0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

19,629

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences119
Public Order25
Criminal Damage & Arson18
Drug Offences16
Vehicle Crime13
Other Theft9
Shoplifting7
Weapons Possession6
Anti-social Behaviour6
Robbery5
Burglary4
Other Crime3
Theft from Person2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near London Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 20Public order: 5Other theft: 4
38
On or near Cranford Street Map
Public order: 7Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2
12
On or near Church Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Other crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
8
On or near Trafalgar Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
On or near A4030 Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 2
5
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2
4
On or near William Avery Drive Map
Vehicle crime: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Grove Street Map
Drugs: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Florence Road Map
Burglary: 1Shoplifting: 1
2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2

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Local Rank

#22safest in sandwell

National Safety

Top 12%Riskiest

City Average

97.26per 1k

Local Policing

Smethwick Town

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Local Priorities

Retail Crime – Thefts from Shops.....

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

Action
•High visibility patrols in demand locations
•Plain cloths patrols in demand location
•Issue of Community Protection warning/notices
•Arrest and Charge Offenders who are identified
•Engage with retailers
Result
•Various events in the community to engage with communities and allow them to raise concerns
•Meetings with key retailers to support the arrest of retail criminals
•New process created with partners to maximise evidential opportunities
•Issue of Community Behaviour Order to key offender banning them form specific locations

Actioned: 6 May 2026

Drugs (supply and Use) – linked to OCG’s and disorders.

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

Action taken:
•Catch and take Positive actions on anyone taking/dealing drugs
•Work with intelligence and community in key locations
•High Visibility patrols in key location for drug dealing
•High Visibility patrols in retail areas where offenders target to fund their habit
•Plain Clothes Patrols
•Working with local support agencies in offering and maximising support for Drug Misuse (Cranstoun)
•Designated Neighbourhood Officer Identified for each ward
Results:
•Plain cloths operations resulting in the stop search and arrest of approximately 10+ people. These arrests are from several incidents across various days.
•Arrest, charge and conviction of multiple offenders linked to retail crime which funds their drug dealing
•Referrals to Cranstouns for multiple offenders arrested for crimes linked to drugs use
•Various events in the community to engage with communities and allow them to raise concerns
•Meetings with key retailers to support the arrest of retail criminals

Actioned: 6 May 2026

ASB – General

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

Action
•Review ASB demand locations and create a patrol Plan
•High visibility patrols in demand locations
•Issue of Community Protection warning/notices
•Targeted guardian patrols in key areas identified by police data
•ASB visits with council and other relevant partners
•Discuss demand locations with partners at Town and Borough Tasking
•Engagement at schools to prevent offending
Results
•Patrol plans created to patrol demand locations
•Plain cloths operations resulting in the stop search and arrest of approximately 10+ people. These arrests are from several incidents across various days.
•Joint visit with partners at demand locations
•Various events in the community to engage with communities and allow them to raise concerns
•Numerous intelligence submissions completed
•Schools visited and presentations given
•37 Targeted guardian patrols

Actioned: 6 May 2026

Engagement Events

MAY13

Police Surgery

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Police Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Library, 100 High St, Smethwick B66 1AA

MAY22

Police Surgery

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Police Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Library, 100 High St, Smethwick B66 1AA

JUN8

Police Surgery

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Police Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Library, 100 High St, Smethwick B66 1AA

JUN26

Police Surgery

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Police surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Library, 100 High St, Smethwick B66 1AA

JUL6

Police surgery

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police surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Library, 100 High St, Smethwick B66 1AA

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