Crime in Princes End: statistics, rates and trends
1,559 crimes were recorded in Princes End in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Princes End at a glance
- Crime trends in Princes End
- Types of crime in Princes End
- Princes End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Princes End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Princes End
- Population and deprivation in Princes End
- Questions about crime in Princes End
- About this data
1,559 crimes were recorded in Princes End in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 776 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Princes End has the 1,041st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Princes End | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,559 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.3 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,391 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Princes End was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,088 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,506). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 1,559 | 108.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,605 | 111.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,908 | 132.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,986 | 138.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,088 | 145.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,908 | 132.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,713 | 119.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,506 | 104.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,530 | 106.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 143 |
| June 2026 | 152 |
| May 2026 | 143 |
| April 2026 | 135 |
| March 2026 | 147 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 108 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 133 |
| October 2025 | 140 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
| August 2025 | 122 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Princes End 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, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+108%) and drugs (+58%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-48%) and burglary (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 776 | 53.9 | 1.57 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 171 | 11.9 | 1.75 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 7.7 | 1.57 | +26% |
| Public order | 92 | 6.4 | 0.96 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -48% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 5.4 | 0.65 | +108% |
| Drugs | 57 | 4.0 | 1.21 | +58% |
| Other theft | 57 | 4.0 | 0.62 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 2.8 | 2.93 | +46% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.6 | 1.22 | -31% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -46% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.7 | 1.29 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Princes End
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Princes End recorded 776 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 49.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Princes End
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Princes End recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Princes End
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Princes End recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Princes End
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Princes End recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Princes End
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Princes End recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Princes End
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Princes End recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Princes End
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Princes End recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Princes End
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Princes End recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Princes End
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Princes End recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Princes End
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Princes End recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Princes End
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Princes End recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Princes End
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Princes End recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Princes End
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Princes End recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Princes End
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Princes End recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Princes End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Princes End.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Princes End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bridge | 1,340 | 92.5 | -15% |
| Tipton Green | 1,443 | 91.6 | -15% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,511 | 97.9 | -10% |
| Wednesbury North | 1,608 | 125.8 | +16% |
| Oldbury | 1,964 | 124.7 | +15% |
| Hateley Heath | 1,431 | 88.4 | -18% |
| Friar Park | 1,105 | 81.1 | -25% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,268 | 139.9 | +29% |
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 Princes End over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rushmere Road | 95 |
| On or near Queen Street | 62 |
| On or near Shakespeare Road | 55 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Wythwood Grove | 45 |
| On or near Allen Road | 34 |
| On or near Brunel Drive | 34 |
| On or near Ridgeway Road | 34 |
| On or near John Bright Close | 32 |
| On or near B4163 | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Princes End 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 | 674 | 43.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 403 | 25.8% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 6.0% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 4.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Princes End has an estimated population of 14,391. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Princes End sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Princes End |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.9% |
| Social rented homes | 43.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 69.0% |
Is Princes End a safe place to live?
Princes End recorded 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Princes End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 776 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (171).
Is crime in Princes End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Princes End was down 3% on the year before: 1,559 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,605 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Princes End?
Princes End 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 Princes End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.