Crime in Charlemont with Grove Vale: statistics, rates and trends
1,005 crimes were recorded in Charlemont with Grove Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Charlemont with Grove Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Charlemont with Grove Vale
- Types of crime in Charlemont with Grove Vale
- Charlemont with Grove Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Charlemont with Grove Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Charlemont with Grove Vale
- Population and deprivation in Charlemont with Grove Vale
- Questions about crime in Charlemont with Grove Vale
- About this data
1,005 crimes were recorded in Charlemont with Grove Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 526 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Charlemont with Grove Vale has the 1,850th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Charlemont with Grove Vale | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,005 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.1 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,553 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Charlemont with Grove Vale was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,252 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (903). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 1,005 | 80.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 903 | 71.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,110 | 88.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,166 | 92.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,252 | 99.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,185 | 94.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,010 | 80.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 966 | 77.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,053 | 83.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 86 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Charlemont with Grove Vale 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 vehicle crime, burglary, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+34%) and criminal damage and arson (+31%). The largest falls were in robbery (-64%) and anti-social behaviour (-59%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 526 | 41.9 | 1.22 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 9.6 | 1.96 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 6.5 | 0.95 | +31% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.5 | 1.26 | +19% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +6% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 2.2 | 0.15 | -59% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.7 | 0.51 | +62% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.7 | 1.72 | +62% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.4 | 0.68 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.3 | 0.15 | -36% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.53 | -64% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 526 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 52.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Charlemont with Grove Vale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Charlemont with Grove Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Charlemont with Grove Vale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Charlemont with Grove Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hateley Heath | 1,431 | 88.4 | +10% |
| Great Barr with Yew Tree | 854 | 64.3 | -20% |
| Friar Park | 1,105 | 81.1 | +1% |
| Newton | 962 | 77.5 | -3% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,504 | 203.2 | +154% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,511 | 97.9 | +22% |
| Wednesbury North | 1,608 | 125.8 | +57% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,268 | 139.9 | +75% |
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 Charlemont with Grove Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beacon View Road | 58 |
| On or near Wyndmill Crescent | 58 |
| On or near Meadow Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Simon Close | 34 |
| On or near Andrew Road | 32 |
| On or near Alexandra Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Camberley Rise | 29 |
| On or near Unique Way | 25 |
| On or near Farm End Close | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Charlemont with Grove Vale 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 | 434 | 43.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 358 | 35.6% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.8% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Charlemont with Grove Vale has an estimated population of 12,553. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Charlemont with Grove Vale sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Charlemont with Grove Vale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.7% |
Is Charlemont with Grove Vale a safe place to live?
Charlemont with Grove Vale recorded 80.1 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 Charlemont with Grove Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 526 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (121).
Is crime in Charlemont with Grove Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Charlemont with Grove Vale was up 11% on the year before: 1,005 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 903 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Charlemont with Grove Vale?
Charlemont with Grove Vale 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 Charlemont with Grove Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.