Crime in Old Warley: statistics, rates and trends
794 crimes were recorded in Old Warley in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Old Warley
- Questions about crime in Old Warley
- About this data
794 crimes were recorded in Old Warley in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 362 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Old Warley has the 2,394th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Old Warley | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 794 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.1 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,016 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Old Warley was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,027 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (794). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 794 | 66.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 837 | 69.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 869 | 72.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 945 | 78.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 988 | 82.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,027 | 85.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 818 | 68.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 856 | 71.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 912 | 75.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Old Warley 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 vehicle crime, other crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+12%) and criminal damage and arson (+11%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-41%) and other theft (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 362 | 30.1 | 0.88 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 78 | 6.5 | 0.78 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 6.5 | 1.32 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -41% |
| Public order | 37 | 3.1 | 0.46 | +3% |
| Other theft | 34 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -39% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.7 | 1.30 | +175% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -28% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.7 | 0.51 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.03 | -37% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.43 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Old Warley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Old Warley recorded 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Old Warley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Old Warley recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Old Warley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Old Warley recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Old Warley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Old Warley recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Old Warley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Old Warley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Old Warley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Old Warley recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Old Warley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Old Warley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Old Warley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Old Warley recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Old Warley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Old Warley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Old Warley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Old Warley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Old Warley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Old Warley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Old Warley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Old Warley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Old Warley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Old Warley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Old Warley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Old Warley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Old Warley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Old Warley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Warley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristnall | 1,106 | 80.6 | +22% |
| Abbey | 1,200 | 95.2 | +44% |
| Langley | 1,694 | 110.3 | +67% |
| Smethwick | 1,209 | 81.3 | +23% |
| Blackheath | 1,419 | 118.1 | +79% |
| St Pauls | 1,859 | 92.8 | +40% |
| Soho and Victoria | 2,929 | 139.0 | +110% |
| Rowley | 1,042 | 73.7 | +12% |
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 Old Warley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chance Croft | 45 |
| On or near Aldridge Road | 43 |
| On or near Kingsway | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Chestnut Road | 28 |
| On or near Cornwall Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Brennand Road | 24 |
| On or near Pitfields Road | 24 |
| On or near Harvington Road | 19 |
| On or near Holly Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Old Warley 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 | 314 | 39.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 259 | 32.6% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 5.3% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.5% |
Old Warley has an estimated population of 12,016. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Old Warley sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Old Warley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Old Warley a safe place to live?
Old Warley recorded 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Old Warley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (78).
Is crime in Old Warley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Warley was down 5% on the year before: 794 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 837 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Old Warley?
Old Warley 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 Old Warley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.