Crime in Bristnall: statistics, rates and trends
1,119 crimes were recorded in Bristnall in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bristnall
- Questions about crime in Bristnall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (624), criminal damage and arson (87) and vehicle crime (82) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,779th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bristnall | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,119 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.6 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,719 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bristnall peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,312 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (874). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,119 | 81.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,178 | 85.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,144 | 83.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,200 | 87.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,312 | 95.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,209 | 88.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 919 | 67.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 996 | 72.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 874 | 63.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 98 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bristnall recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (33% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (89% below) and shoplifting (72% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 22 to 34 and drugs rose from 31 to 45, while anti-social behaviour fell from 85 to 24 and public order fell from 68 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 624 | 45.5 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Public order | 52 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Other theft | 46 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +45% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 2.5 | 1.0 | +55% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.3 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 1.7 | 15.4 | -72% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bristnall; the highest is Soho and Victoria (139.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Old Warley (68.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bristnall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smethwick | 1,231 | 82.8 | +1% |
| Old Warley | 828 | 68.9 | -16% |
| Abbey | 1,193 | 94.7 | +16% |
| Langley | 1,688 | 109.9 | +35% |
| St Pauls | 1,820 | 90.9 | +11% |
| Soho and Victoria | 2,933 | 139.2 | +71% |
| Blackheath | 1,452 | 120.8 | +48% |
| Rowley | 1,014 | 71.7 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Bristnall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Salop Drive” (116).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Salop Drive | 116 |
| On or near Beeches Road | 59 |
| On or near Broadmoor Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Pound Road | 36 |
| On or near Yardley Close | 36 |
| On or near Hesket Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Bristnall Hall Lane | 30 |
| On or near Clee Road | 30 |
| On or near Eva Road | 24 |
| On or near Brookfields Road | 22 |
Of the 1,095 crimes in Bristnall with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 517 | 47.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 283 | 25.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 73 | 6.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Bristnall has an estimated population of 13,719 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), more social housing (23%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bristnall average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bristnall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bristnall a safe place to live?
Bristnall recorded 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,779th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Bristnall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 624 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (87).
Is crime in Bristnall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bristnall was down 5% on the year before: 1,119 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,178 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bristnall?
About 13,719 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bristnall?
Bristnall is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.