Crime in St Pauls, Sandwell: statistics, rates and trends
1,820 crimes were recorded in St Pauls, Sandwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Pauls, Sandwell at a glance
- Crime trends in St Pauls, Sandwell
- Types of crime in St Pauls, Sandwell
- St Pauls, Sandwell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Pauls, Sandwell
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Pauls, Sandwell
- Demographics of St Pauls, Sandwell
- Questions about crime in St Pauls, Sandwell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (880), drugs (133) and vehicle crime (131) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,470th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St Pauls, Sandwell | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,820 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.9 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,027 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Pauls, Sandwell peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,147 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,428). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,820 | 90.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,924 | 96.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,052 | 102.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,913 | 95.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,147 | 107.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,949 | 97.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,509 | 75.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,583 | 79.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,428 | 71.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 141 |
| July 2026 | 182 |
| June 2026 | 148 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 132 |
| March 2026 | 129 |
| February 2026 | 119 |
| January 2026 | 162 |
| December 2025 | 168 |
| November 2025 | 175 |
| October 2025 | 167 |
| September 2025 | 147 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Pauls, Sandwell recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.0 times the national rate), drugs (2.0 times the national rate) and robbery (32% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (80% below) and shoplifting (59% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 42 to 59 and drugs rose from 112 to 133, while anti-social behaviour fell from 134 to 62 and robbery fell from 63 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 880 | 43.9 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Drugs | 133 | 6.6 | 3.3 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 6.5 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 110 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 102 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 3.4 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Burglary | 67 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 3.1 | 15.4 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 59 | 2.9 | 1.0 | +40% |
| Robbery | 36 | 1.8 | 1.4 | -43% |
| Other crime | 34 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Pauls, Sandwell; the highest is West Bromwich Central (203.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Old Warley (68.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Pauls, Sandwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smethwick | 1,231 | 82.8 | -9% |
| Bristnall | 1,119 | 81.6 | -10% |
| Soho and Victoria | 2,933 | 139.2 | +53% |
| Abbey | 1,193 | 94.7 | +4% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,506 | 203.3 | +124% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,262 | 139.6 | +54% |
| Langley | 1,688 | 109.9 | +21% |
| Old Warley | 828 | 68.9 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in St Pauls, Sandwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (191).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 191 |
| On or near Halfords Lane | 129 |
| On or near Marriott Road | 68 |
| On or near A4252 | 36 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 35 |
| On or near West Park Road | 33 |
| On or near Brisbane Road | 32 |
| On or near Fenton Street | 27 |
| On or near Holly Lane | 27 |
| On or near Mushroom Hall Road | 26 |
Of the 1,758 crimes in St Pauls, Sandwell with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 756 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 547 | 31.1% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 159 | 9.0% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
St Pauls, Sandwell has an estimated population of 20,027 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.7%, against 3.4%), more residents with no qualifications (33%, against 18%) and more students (13.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Pauls, Sandwell average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Pauls, Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Pauls, Sandwell a safe place to live?
St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,470th 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 drugs.
What is the most common crime in St Pauls, Sandwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 880 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (133).
Is crime in St Pauls, Sandwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Pauls, Sandwell was down 5% on the year before: 1,820 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,924 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Pauls, Sandwell?
About 20,027 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Pauls, Sandwell?
St Pauls, Sandwell 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.