Crime in Great Bridge: statistics, rates and trends
1,340 crimes were recorded in Great Bridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Bridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Bridge
- Types of crime in Great Bridge
- Great Bridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Bridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Bridge
- Population and deprivation in Great Bridge
- Questions about crime in Great Bridge
- About this data
1,340 crimes were recorded in Great Bridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 511 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Bridge has the 1,422nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Bridge | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,340 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.5 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,479 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Bridge was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,914 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,340). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 1,340 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,341 | 92.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,469 | 101.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,400 | 96.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,914 | 132.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,734 | 119.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,457 | 100.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,495 | 103.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,524 | 105.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 146 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 121 |
| January 2026 | 114 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 111 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Bridge 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+41%) and other theft (+29%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-54%) and robbery (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 511 | 35.3 | 1.03 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 199 | 13.7 | 1.66 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 151 | 10.4 | 2.12 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 6.6 | 0.97 | -9% |
| Other theft | 81 | 5.6 | 0.87 | +29% |
| Public order | 74 | 5.1 | 0.77 | +3% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.2 | 0.99 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 3.1 | 0.20 | -54% |
| Burglary | 40 | 2.8 | 0.78 | -17% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.6 | 1.24 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.7 | 1.78 | -19% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.5 | 1.12 | -51% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.59 | +133% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Bridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Bridge recorded 511 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Bridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Bridge recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Bridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Bridge recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Bridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Bridge recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Bridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Bridge recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Bridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Bridge recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Bridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Bridge recorded 47 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 27% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Bridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Bridge recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Bridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Bridge recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Bridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Bridge recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Bridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Bridge recorded 25 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 down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Bridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Bridge recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Bridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Bridge recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Great Bridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Great Bridge recorded 5 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 down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Great Bridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Bridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princes End | 1,559 | 108.3 | +17% |
| Tipton Green | 1,443 | 91.6 | -1% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,511 | 97.9 | +6% |
| Oldbury | 1,964 | 124.7 | +35% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,268 | 139.9 | +51% |
| Tividale | 802 | 65.4 | -29% |
| Hateley Heath | 1,431 | 88.4 | -4% |
| Wednesbury North | 1,608 | 125.8 | +36% |
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 Great Bridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 119 |
| On or near Parking Area | 106 |
| On or near Clarkes Grove | 68 |
| On or near Powis Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Gilson Street | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Ferguson Drive | 25 |
| On or near Fisher Street | 25 |
| On or near Horton Street | 24 |
| On or near Bevan Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Bridge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 496 | 37.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 468 | 34.9% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 95 | 7.1% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 4.6% |
| Not recorded | 45 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.0% |
Great Bridge has an estimated population of 14,479. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Bridge sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Bridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.2% |
| Social rented homes | 30.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.0% |
Is Great Bridge a safe place to live?
Great Bridge recorded 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Great Bridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 511 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (199).
Is crime in Great Bridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Bridge was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,340 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,341 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Bridge?
Great Bridge 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 Great Bridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.