Crime in Rowley, Sandwell: statistics, rates and trends
1,042 crimes were recorded in Rowley, Sandwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rowley, Sandwell at a glance
- Crime trends in Rowley, Sandwell
- Types of crime in Rowley, Sandwell
- Rowley, Sandwell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rowley, Sandwell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rowley, Sandwell
- Population and deprivation in Rowley, Sandwell
- Questions about crime in Rowley, Sandwell
- About this data
1,042 crimes were recorded in Rowley, Sandwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 555 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rowley, Sandwell has the 2,076th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rowley, Sandwell | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,042 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.7 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,141 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rowley, Sandwell was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,257 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (848). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 1,042 | 73.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,045 | 73.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,126 | 79.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,148 | 81.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,257 | 88.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,204 | 85.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 953 | 67.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 848 | 60.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 857 | 60.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
| August 2025 | 100 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rowley, Sandwell 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in other crime (+54%) and public order (+31%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-48%) and other theft (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 555 | 39.2 | 1.15 | +4% |
| Public order | 85 | 6.0 | 0.90 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 5.9 | 1.21 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 3.3 | 0.21 | -48% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.1 | 0.49 | -27% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.6 | 1.24 | +54% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.3 | 0.66 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.6 | 1.67 | +28% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +5% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.0 | 0.73 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.8 | 0.09 | +22% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rowley, Sandwell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rowley, Sandwell recorded 555 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 53.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rowley, Sandwell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rowley, Sandwell recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rowley, Sandwell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rowley, Sandwell recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rowley, Sandwell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rowley, Sandwell recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rowley, Sandwell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rowley, Sandwell recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rowley, Sandwell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rowley, Sandwell recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rowley, Sandwell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rowley, Sandwell 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 up 54% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rowley, Sandwell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rowley, Sandwell recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rowley, Sandwell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rowley, Sandwell recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rowley, Sandwell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rowley, Sandwell recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rowley, Sandwell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rowley, Sandwell recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rowley, Sandwell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rowley, Sandwell recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rowley, Sandwell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rowley, Sandwell recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rowley, Sandwell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rowley, Sandwell 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rowley, Sandwell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rowley, Sandwell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rowley, Sandwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath | 1,419 | 118.1 | +60% |
| Tividale | 802 | 65.4 | -11% |
| Langley | 1,694 | 110.3 | +50% |
| Cradley Heath and Old Hill | 1,516 | 96.6 | +31% |
| Oldbury | 1,964 | 124.7 | +69% |
| Bristnall | 1,106 | 80.6 | +9% |
| Old Warley | 794 | 66.1 | -10% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,268 | 139.9 | +90% |
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 Rowley, Sandwell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Reservoir Road | 56 |
| On or near Farm Road | 41 |
| On or near B4171 | 38 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Hill Passage | 32 |
| On or near Springfield Lane | 32 |
| On or near Eagle Close | 27 |
| On or near Stuart Road | 22 |
| On or near The Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Dane Terrace | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rowley, Sandwell 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 | 538 | 51.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 231 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 7.3% |
| Not recorded | 46 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Rowley, Sandwell has an estimated population of 14,141. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rowley, Sandwell sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rowley, Sandwell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.9% |
| Social rented homes | 26.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
Is Rowley, Sandwell a safe place to live?
Rowley, Sandwell recorded 73.7 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 Rowley, Sandwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 555 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (85).
Is crime in Rowley, Sandwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rowley, Sandwell was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,042 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,045 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rowley, Sandwell?
Rowley, Sandwell 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 Rowley, Sandwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.