Crime in Old Warley: statistics, rates and trends
828 crimes were recorded in Old Warley in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.9 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 Old Warley at a glance
- Crime trends in Old Warley
- Types of crime in Old Warley
- Old Warley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Old Warley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Old Warley
- Demographics of Old Warley
- Questions about crime in Old Warley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (375), shoplifting (88) and vehicle crime (81) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,275th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Old Warley | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 828 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.9 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,016 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Old Warley peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,038 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (828). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 828 | 68.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 828 | 68.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 867 | 72.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 929 | 77.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 989 | 82.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,038 | 86.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 839 | 69.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 850 | 70.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 898 | 74.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
Compared with England and Wales, Old Warley recorded notably more vehicle crime (36% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (80% below) and public order (53% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 52 to 62 and violence and sexual offences rose from 323 to 375, while anti-social behaviour fell from 63 to 36 and vehicle crime fell from 112 to 81.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 375 | 31.2 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 7.3 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 6.7 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 3.0 | 15.4 | -43% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 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.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Old Warley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Warley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristnall | 1,119 | 81.6 | +18% |
| Abbey | 1,193 | 94.7 | +37% |
| Langley | 1,688 | 109.9 | +60% |
| Smethwick | 1,231 | 82.8 | +20% |
| Blackheath | 1,452 | 120.8 | +75% |
| St Pauls | 1,820 | 90.9 | +32% |
| Soho and Victoria | 2,933 | 139.2 | +102% |
| Rowley | 1,014 | 71.7 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Old Warley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Aldridge Road” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Aldridge Road | 49 |
| On or near Chance Croft | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Chestnut Road | 30 |
| On or near Cornwall Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Holly Road | 25 |
| On or near Brennand Road | 24 |
| On or near Pitfields Road | 24 |
| On or near Kingsway | 23 |
| On or near Harvington Road | 20 |
Of the 792 crimes in Old Warley with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 317 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 270 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
Old Warley has an estimated population of 12,016 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (14%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Old Warley average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Old Warley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Old Warley a safe place to live?
Old Warley recorded 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,275th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Old Warley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 375 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (88).
Is crime in Old Warley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Warley was almost unchanged on the year before: 828 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 828 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Old Warley?
About 12,016 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Old Warley?
Old Warley 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.