Crime in Bristnall: statistics, rates and trends
1,106 crimes were recorded in Bristnall in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bristnall at a glance
- Crime trends in Bristnall
- Types of crime in Bristnall
- Bristnall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bristnall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bristnall
- Population and deprivation in Bristnall
- Questions about crime in Bristnall
- About this data
1,106 crimes were recorded in Bristnall in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 611 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bristnall has the 1,830th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bristnall | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,106 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.6 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,719 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bristnall was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,320 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (858). Over the whole period it rose 29%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,106 | 80.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,198 | 87.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,116 | 81.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,234 | 89.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,320 | 96.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,187 | 86.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 894 | 65.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 997 | 72.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 858 | 62.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 123 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 85 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bristnall over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, other crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+70%) and drugs (+47%). The largest falls were in robbery (-73%) and anti-social behaviour (-64%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 611 | 44.5 | 1.30 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 6.1 | 0.89 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 6.0 | 1.21 | +5% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.6 | 1.03 | +35% |
| Other theft | 50 | 3.6 | 0.57 | +2% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -31% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.2 | 0.98 | +47% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.9 | 1.38 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 2.5 | 2.55 | +70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 2.0 | 0.13 | -64% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.0 | 0.24 | -4% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.32 | -73% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.18 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bristnall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bristnall recorded 611 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 55.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bristnall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bristnall recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bristnall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bristnall recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bristnall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bristnall recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bristnall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bristnall recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bristnall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bristnall recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bristnall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bristnall recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bristnall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bristnall recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bristnall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bristnall recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bristnall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bristnall recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bristnall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bristnall recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bristnall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bristnall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bristnall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bristnall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bristnall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bristnall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bristnall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bristnall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bristnall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smethwick | 1,209 | 81.3 | +1% |
| Old Warley | 794 | 66.1 | -18% |
| Abbey | 1,200 | 95.2 | +18% |
| Langley | 1,694 | 110.3 | +37% |
| St Pauls | 1,859 | 92.8 | +15% |
| Soho and Victoria | 2,929 | 139.0 | +72% |
| Blackheath | 1,419 | 118.1 | +46% |
| Rowley | 1,042 | 73.7 | -9% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bristnall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Salop Drive | 111 |
| On or near Beeches Road | 53 |
| On or near Broadmoor Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Yardley Close | 37 |
| On or near Pound Road | 36 |
| On or near Clee Road | 30 |
| On or near Bristnall Hall Lane | 29 |
| On or near Hesket Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Eva Road | 25 |
| On or near Harvest Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bristnall over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 501 | 45.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 279 | 25.2% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 8.7% |
| Local resolution | 70 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.6% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Bristnall has an estimated population of 13,719. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bristnall sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bristnall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.8% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
Is Bristnall a safe place to live?
Bristnall recorded 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bristnall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 611 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (83).
Is crime in Bristnall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bristnall was down 8% on the year before: 1,106 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,198 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bristnall?
Bristnall is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bristnall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.