Crime in Princes End: statistics, rates and trends
1,572 crimes were recorded in Princes End in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Princes End
- Questions about crime in Princes End
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (765), criminal damage and arson (169) and vehicle crime (119) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,027th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Princes End | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,572 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.2 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,391 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Princes End peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,092 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,504). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,572 | 109.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,578 | 109.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,896 | 131.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,995 | 138.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,092 | 145.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,893 | 131.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,736 | 120.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,504 | 104.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,539 | 106.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 135 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Princes End recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.9 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (74% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (66% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (65% below) and burglary (41% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 33 to 86 and drugs rose from 37 to 59, while anti-social behaviour fell from 143 to 78 and burglary fell from 52 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 765 | 53.2 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 169 | 11.7 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 8.3 | 5.0 | +38% |
| Public order | 93 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 6.0 | 8.5 | +161% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Drugs | 59 | 4.1 | 3.3 | +59% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 2.8 | 1.0 | +37% |
| Other crime | 39 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -42% |
| Robbery | 29 | 2.0 | 1.4 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Princes End; the highest is Greets Green and Lyng (139.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Friar Park (81.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Princes End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bridge | 1,412 | 97.5 | -11% |
| Tipton Green | 1,440 | 91.4 | -16% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,528 | 99.0 | -9% |
| Wednesbury North | 1,637 | 128.1 | +17% |
| Oldbury | 2,051 | 130.2 | +19% |
| Hateley Heath | 1,420 | 87.7 | -20% |
| Friar Park | 1,106 | 81.2 | -26% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,262 | 139.6 | +28% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Princes End over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rushmere Road” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rushmere Road | 105 |
| On or near Queen Street | 66 |
| On or near Shakespeare Road | 55 |
| On or near Wythwood Grove | 46 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Allen Road | 35 |
| On or near B4163 | 33 |
| On or near Brunel Drive | 32 |
| On or near Ridgeway Road | 29 |
| On or near John Bright Close | 28 |
Of the 1,494 crimes in Princes End with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 78 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 659 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 416 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 98 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 81 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Princes End has an estimated population of 14,391 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (44%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.9%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Princes End average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Princes End | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 43.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 69.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Princes End a safe place to live?
Princes End recorded 109.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,027th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Princes End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 765 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (169).
Is crime in Princes End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Princes End was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,572 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,578 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Princes End?
About 14,391 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Princes End?
Princes End 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.