Crime in Langley: statistics, rates and trends
1,688 crimes were recorded in Langley in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (669), shoplifting (317) and vehicle crime (143) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,013th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Langley | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,688 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.9 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,354 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Langley peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,177 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,513). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,688 | 109.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,728 | 112.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,053 | 133.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,154 | 140.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,177 | 141.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,003 | 130.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,537 | 100.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,750 | 114.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,513 | 98.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 158 |
| July 2026 | 154 |
| June 2026 | 136 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 176 |
| February 2026 | 136 |
| January 2026 | 140 |
| December 2025 | 143 |
| November 2025 | 125 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 122 |
Compared with England and Wales, Langley recorded notably more shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.4 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (87% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (76% below) and other theft (26% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 24 to 35 and shoplifting rose from 240 to 317, while anti-social behaviour fell from 152 to 56 and other theft fell from 88 to 73.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 669 | 43.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 317 | 20.6 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 143 | 9.3 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 111 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Public order | 93 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 73 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 3.6 | 15.4 | -63% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Drugs | 55 | 3.6 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 35 | 2.3 | 1.0 | +46% |
| Robbery | 34 | 2.2 | 1.4 | -6% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Langley; the highest is Oldbury (130.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Tividale (66.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Langley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath | 1,452 | 120.8 | +10% |
| Bristnall | 1,119 | 81.6 | -26% |
| Rowley | 1,014 | 71.7 | -35% |
| Old Warley | 828 | 68.9 | -37% |
| Tividale | 811 | 66.2 | -40% |
| St Pauls | 1,820 | 90.9 | -17% |
| Oldbury | 2,051 | 130.2 | +18% |
| Smethwick | 1,231 | 82.8 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Langley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lovett Avenue” (188).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lovett Avenue | 188 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 128 |
| On or near Birchfield Lane | 123 |
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Badsey Road | 42 |
| On or near Old Hobicus Lane | 39 |
| On or near A4034 | 37 |
| On or near Heron Road | 36 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 33 |
Of the 1,632 crimes in Langley with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 632 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 487 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 189 | 11.6% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 79 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Langley has an estimated population of 15,354 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (5.6%, against 3.4%), more social housing (27%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Langley average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Langley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Langley a safe place to live?
Langley recorded 109.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,013th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Langley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 669 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (317).
Is crime in Langley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Langley was down 2% on the year before: 1,688 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,728 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Langley?
About 15,354 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Langley?
Langley 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.