Crime in St Pauls, Sandwell: statistics, rates and trends
1,859 crimes were recorded in St Pauls, Sandwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.8 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 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
- Population and deprivation in St Pauls, Sandwell
- Questions about crime in St Pauls, Sandwell
- About this data
1,859 crimes were recorded in St Pauls, Sandwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.8 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 884 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Pauls, Sandwell has the 1,414th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Pauls, Sandwell | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,859 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.8 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,027 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Pauls, Sandwell was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,156 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,406). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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 | 1,859 | 92.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,923 | 96.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,015 | 100.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,925 | 96.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,156 | 107.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,939 | 96.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,472 | 73.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,602 | 80.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,406 | 70.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 180 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Pauls, 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 violence and sexual offences, drugs, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+47%) and possession of weapons (+41%). The largest falls were in robbery (-45%) and anti-social behaviour (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 884 | 44.1 | 1.29 | +1% |
| Drugs | 143 | 7.1 | 2.18 | +47% |
| Vehicle crime | 137 | 6.8 | 1.39 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 126 | 6.3 | 0.93 | -5% |
| Other theft | 113 | 5.6 | 0.88 | -2% |
| Public order | 99 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 3.9 | 0.25 | -44% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 3.6 | 0.43 | -13% |
| Burglary | 63 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 55 | 2.7 | 2.83 | +41% |
| Other crime | 34 | 1.7 | 0.80 | -28% |
| Robbery | 34 | 1.7 | 1.26 | -45% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.8 | 0.47 | +129% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.2 | 0.30 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Pauls, Sandwell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 884 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 47.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Pauls, Sandwell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Pauls, Sandwell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Pauls, Sandwell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Pauls, Sandwell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Pauls, Sandwell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Pauls, Sandwell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Pauls, Sandwell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Pauls, Sandwell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Pauls, Sandwell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Pauls, Sandwell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Pauls, Sandwell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 34 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 45% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Pauls, Sandwell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Pauls, Sandwell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 5 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 St Pauls, Sandwell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Pauls, Sandwell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Pauls, Sandwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smethwick | 1,209 | 81.3 | -12% |
| Bristnall | 1,106 | 80.6 | -13% |
| Soho and Victoria | 2,929 | 139.0 | +50% |
| Abbey | 1,200 | 95.2 | +3% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,504 | 203.2 | +119% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,268 | 139.9 | +51% |
| Langley | 1,694 | 110.3 | +19% |
| Old Warley | 794 | 66.1 | -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 St Pauls, Sandwell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 193 |
| On or near Halfords Lane | 129 |
| On or near Marriott Road | 63 |
| On or near West Park Road | 37 |
| On or near Brisbane Road | 34 |
| On or near A4252 | 33 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 33 |
| On or near Holly Lane | 28 |
| On or near Warley Road | 28 |
| On or near Fenton Street | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Pauls, 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 | 770 | 41.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 541 | 29.1% |
| Local resolution | 173 | 9.3% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 7.2% |
| Not recorded | 78 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.5% |
St Pauls, Sandwell has an estimated population of 20,027. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Pauls, Sandwell sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Pauls, Sandwell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% |
| Private rented homes | 27.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.6% |
Is St Pauls, Sandwell a safe place to live?
St Pauls, Sandwell recorded 92.8 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 St Pauls, Sandwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 884 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (143).
Is crime in St Pauls, Sandwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Pauls, Sandwell was down 3% on the year before: 1,859 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,923 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Pauls, Sandwell?
St Pauls, 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 St Pauls, Sandwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.