Crime in Friar Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,105 crimes were recorded in Friar Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Friar Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Friar Park
- Types of crime in Friar Park
- Friar Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Friar Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Friar Park
- Population and deprivation in Friar Park
- Questions about crime in Friar Park
- About this data
1,105 crimes were recorded in Friar Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 536 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Friar Park has the 1,812th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Friar Park | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,105 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.1 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,626 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Friar Park was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,560 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,056). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,105 | 81.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,144 | 84.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,330 | 97.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,364 | 100.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,560 | 114.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,417 | 104.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,172 | 86.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,056 | 77.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,062 | 77.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 111 |
| August 2025 | 85 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Friar Park 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 criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+35%) and criminal damage and arson (+11%). The largest falls were in robbery (-50%) and anti-social behaviour (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 536 | 39.3 | 1.15 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 131 | 9.6 | 1.42 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 6.8 | 1.37 | -9% |
| Other theft | 79 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +5% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 3.6 | 0.23 | -46% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.5 | 0.71 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 2.5 | 0.30 | -13% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.4 | 1.15 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.8 | 1.89 | -17% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.5 | 0.45 | -20% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.0 | 0.71 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Friar Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Friar Park recorded 536 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 48.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Friar Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Friar Park recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Friar Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Friar Park recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Friar Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Friar Park recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Friar Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Friar Park recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Friar Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Friar Park recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Friar Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Friar Park recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Friar Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Friar Park recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Friar Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Friar Park recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Friar Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Friar Park recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Friar Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Friar Park recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Friar Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Friar Park recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Friar Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Friar Park 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Friar Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Friar Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Friar Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Friar Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Friar Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesbury North | 1,608 | 125.8 | +55% |
| Hateley Heath | 1,431 | 88.4 | +9% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,511 | 97.9 | +21% |
| Charlemont with Grove Vale | 1,005 | 80.1 | -1% |
| Great Barr with Yew Tree | 854 | 64.3 | -21% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,504 | 203.2 | +151% |
| Great Bridge | 1,340 | 92.5 | +14% |
| Newton | 962 | 77.5 | -4% |
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 Friar Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 50 |
| On or near Crankhall Lane | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Carisbrooke Road | 37 |
| On or near Kilvert Road | 36 |
| On or near Cobham Road | 33 |
| On or near Hydes Road | 31 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 28 |
| On or near Bassett Road | 25 |
| On or near Dorsett Road | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Friar Park 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 | 477 | 43.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 364 | 32.9% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 6.4% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.2% |
Friar Park has an estimated population of 13,626. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Friar Park sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Friar Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.1% |
| Social rented homes | 35.8% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 42.2% |
Is Friar Park a safe place to live?
Friar Park recorded 81.1 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 Friar Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 536 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (131).
Is crime in Friar Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Friar Park was down 3% on the year before: 1,105 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,144 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Friar Park?
Friar Park 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 Friar Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.