Crime in Friar Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,106 crimes were recorded in Friar Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Friar Park
- Questions about crime in Friar Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (548), criminal damage and arson (132) and vehicle crime (92) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,799th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Friar Park | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,106 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.2 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,626 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Friar Park peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,551 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,061). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,106 | 81.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,112 | 81.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,313 | 96.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,380 | 101.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,551 | 113.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,445 | 106.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,178 | 86.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,061 | 77.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,077 | 79.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Friar Park recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (44% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (36% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (82% below) and shoplifting (76% below). On the year before, public order rose from 39 to 56, while anti-social behaviour fell from 95 to 38 and shoplifting fell from 41 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 548 | 40.2 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 9.7 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 6.8 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Other theft | 77 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Public order | 56 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 2.8 | 15.4 | -60% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.5 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.1 | 8.5 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Friar Park; the highest is West Bromwich Central (203.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Barr with Yew Tree (64.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Friar Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesbury North | 1,637 | 128.1 | +58% |
| Hateley Heath | 1,420 | 87.7 | +8% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,528 | 99.0 | +22% |
| Charlemont with Grove Vale | 1,002 | 79.8 | -2% |
| Great Barr with Yew Tree | 859 | 64.7 | -20% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,506 | 203.3 | +150% |
| Great Bridge | 1,412 | 97.5 | +20% |
| Newton | 969 | 78.0 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Friar Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Crankhall Lane | 46 |
| On or near Hydes Road | 43 |
| On or near Carisbrooke Road | 42 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Cobham Road | 33 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 31 |
| On or near Kilvert Road | 31 |
| On or near Bassett Road | 24 |
| On or near Dorsett Road | 24 |
Of the 1,068 crimes in Friar Park with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 478 | 44.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 368 | 34.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Friar Park has an estimated population of 13,626 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (33%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Friar Park average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Friar Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 42.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Friar Park a safe place to live?
Friar Park recorded 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,799th 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 criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Friar Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 548 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (132).
Is crime in Friar Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Friar Park was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,106 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,112 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Friar Park?
About 13,626 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Friar Park?
Friar Park 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.