Crime in Greets Green and Lyng: statistics, rates and trends
2,262 crimes were recorded in Greets Green and Lyng in the 12 months to August 2026, 139.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Greets Green and Lyng at a glance
- Crime trends in Greets Green and Lyng
- Types of crime in Greets Green and Lyng
- Greets Green and Lyng compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Greets Green and Lyng
- What happened after crimes were reported in Greets Green and Lyng
- Demographics of Greets Green and Lyng
- Questions about crime in Greets Green and Lyng
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (994), public order (209) and criminal damage and arson (177) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 537th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Greets Green and Lyng | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,262 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.6 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,209 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Greets Green and Lyng peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,791 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,807). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,262 | 139.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,320 | 143.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,486 | 153.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,583 | 159.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,791 | 172.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,456 | 151.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,807 | 111.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,941 | 119.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,075 | 128.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 186 |
| July 2026 | 237 |
| June 2026 | 200 |
| May 2026 | 204 |
| April 2026 | 180 |
| March 2026 | 168 |
| February 2026 | 181 |
| January 2026 | 172 |
| December 2025 | 159 |
| November 2025 | 186 |
| October 2025 | 204 |
| September 2025 | 185 |
Compared with England and Wales, Greets Green and Lyng recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.3 times the national rate), drugs (3.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (94% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (71% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 95 to 157 and vehicle crime rose from 130 to 156, while anti-social behaviour fell from 182 to 72 and shoplifting fell from 241 to 142.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 994 | 61.3 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Public order | 209 | 12.9 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 177 | 10.9 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Drugs | 157 | 9.7 | 3.3 | +65% |
| Vehicle crime | 156 | 9.6 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 142 | 8.8 | 8.5 | -41% |
| Other theft | 126 | 7.8 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Burglary | 76 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 4.4 | 15.4 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 52 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.2 | 1.4 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Greets Green and Lyng; the highest is West Bromwich Central (203.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Tividale (66.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greets Green and Lyng |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Central | 3,506 | 203.3 | +46% |
| Oldbury | 2,051 | 130.2 | -7% |
| Hateley Heath | 1,420 | 87.7 | -37% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,528 | 99.0 | -29% |
| St Pauls | 1,820 | 90.9 | -35% |
| Great Bridge | 1,412 | 97.5 | -30% |
| Tividale | 811 | 66.2 | -53% |
| Langley | 1,688 | 109.9 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Greets Green and Lyng over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A4034” (458).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A4034 | 458 |
| On or near Supermarket | 222 |
| On or near Hall Street | 78 |
| On or near Bowater Street | 66 |
| On or near Osborne Road | 48 |
| On or near Coyne Road | 45 |
| On or near John Street | 34 |
| On or near Elwell Street | 33 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Dudley Street | 28 |
Of the 2,190 crimes in Greets Green and Lyng with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 761 | 34.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 571 | 26.1% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 248 | 11.3% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 196 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 171 | 7.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 142 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 34 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Greets Green and Lyng has an estimated population of 16,209 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (35%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (34%, against 18%) and more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Greets Green and Lyng average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Greets Green and Lyng | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Greets Green and Lyng a safe place to live?
Greets Green and Lyng recorded 139.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 537th 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 drugs.
What is the most common crime in Greets Green and Lyng?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 994 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (209).
Is crime in Greets Green and Lyng going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greets Green and Lyng was down 2% on the year before: 2,262 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,320 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Greets Green and Lyng?
About 16,209 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Greets Green and Lyng?
Greets Green and Lyng 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.