Crime in Greets Green and Lyng: statistics, rates and trends
2,268 crimes were recorded in Greets Green and Lyng in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Greets Green and Lyng
- Questions about crime in Greets Green and Lyng
- About this data
2,268 crimes were recorded in Greets Green and Lyng in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 987 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greets Green and Lyng has the 533rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Greets Green and Lyng | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,268 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.9 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,209 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Greets Green and Lyng was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,830 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,785). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 2,268 | 139.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,323 | 143.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,504 | 154.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,546 | 157.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,830 | 174.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,407 | 148.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,785 | 110.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,962 | 121.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,077 | 128.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 192 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Greets Green and Lyng 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+68%) and vehicle crime (+14%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-60%) and robbery (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 987 | 60.9 | 1.78 | +4% |
| Public order | 211 | 13.0 | 1.96 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 175 | 10.8 | 1.59 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 162 | 10.0 | 1.21 | -29% |
| Drugs | 156 | 9.6 | 2.94 | +68% |
| Vehicle crime | 151 | 9.3 | 1.89 | +14% |
| Other theft | 118 | 7.3 | 1.14 | -7% |
| Burglary | 77 | 4.8 | 1.34 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 4.6 | 0.30 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 50 | 3.1 | 3.18 | -4% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.5 | 1.17 | +0% |
| Robbery | 39 | 2.4 | 1.78 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +114% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.8 | 0.97 | +86% |
Violence and sexual offences in Greets Green and Lyng
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 987 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 43.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Greets Green and Lyng
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Greets Green and Lyng
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Greets Green and Lyng
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Greets Green and Lyng
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Greets Green and Lyng
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Greets Green and Lyng
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Greets Green and Lyng
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Greets Green and Lyng
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Greets Green and Lyng
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Greets Green and Lyng
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Greets Green and Lyng
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Greets Green and Lyng
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Greets Green and Lyng
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greets Green and Lyng recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Greets Green and Lyng, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Greets Green and Lyng.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greets Green and Lyng |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Central | 3,504 | 203.2 | +45% |
| Oldbury | 1,964 | 124.7 | -11% |
| Hateley Heath | 1,431 | 88.4 | -37% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,511 | 97.9 | -30% |
| St Pauls | 1,859 | 92.8 | -34% |
| Great Bridge | 1,340 | 92.5 | -34% |
| Tividale | 802 | 65.4 | -53% |
| Langley | 1,694 | 110.3 | -21% |
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 Greets Green and Lyng over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A4034 | 456 |
| On or near Supermarket | 233 |
| On or near Hall Street | 78 |
| On or near Bowater Street | 73 |
| On or near Osborne Road | 48 |
| On or near Coyne Road | 40 |
| On or near Elwell Street | 33 |
| On or near John Street | 31 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 31 |
| On or near Moor Street | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greets Green and Lyng 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 | 773 | 34.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 563 | 24.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 296 | 13.1% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 8.5% |
| Local resolution | 137 | 6.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 135 | 6.0% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 35 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Greets Green and Lyng has an estimated population of 16,209. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greets Green and Lyng sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Greets Green and Lyng |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.1% |
| Social rented homes | 35.4% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.4% |
Is Greets Green and Lyng a safe place to live?
Greets Green and Lyng recorded 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Greets Green and Lyng?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 987 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (211).
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: 2,268 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,323 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Greets Green and Lyng?
Greets Green and Lyng 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 Greets Green and Lyng. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.