Crime in Tipton Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,443 crimes were recorded in Tipton Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tipton Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Tipton Green
- Types of crime in Tipton Green
- Tipton Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tipton Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tipton Green
- Population and deprivation in Tipton Green
- Questions about crime in Tipton Green
- About this data
1,443 crimes were recorded in Tipton Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 703 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tipton Green has the 1,445th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tipton Green | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,443 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.6 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,751 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tipton Green was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,891 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,433). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 1,443 | 91.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,433 | 91.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,659 | 105.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,689 | 107.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,678 | 106.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,891 | 120.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,665 | 105.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,443 | 91.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,563 | 99.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 139 |
| June 2026 | 127 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 145 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 114 |
| January 2026 | 120 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 122 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tipton Green 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 drugs (+38%) and possession of weapons (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-57%) and robbery (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 703 | 44.6 | 1.30 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 9.8 | 1.45 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 154 | 9.8 | 1.99 | +12% |
| Other theft | 96 | 6.1 | 0.95 | +16% |
| Public order | 75 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -10% |
| Burglary | 58 | 3.7 | 1.04 | -12% |
| Drugs | 55 | 3.5 | 1.07 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 2.5 | 0.17 | -57% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.2 | 1.02 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.8 | 1.90 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.3 | 0.15 | -26% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.9 | 0.66 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tipton Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tipton Green recorded 703 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 48.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tipton Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tipton Green recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tipton Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tipton Green recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tipton Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tipton Green recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tipton Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tipton Green recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tipton Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tipton Green recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tipton Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tipton Green recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tipton Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tipton Green recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tipton Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tipton Green recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tipton Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tipton Green recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tipton Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tipton Green recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tipton Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tipton Green recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tipton Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tipton Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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.
Theft from the person in Tipton Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tipton Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tipton Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tipton Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tipton Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bridge | 1,340 | 92.5 | +1% |
| Princes End | 1,559 | 108.3 | +18% |
| Oldbury | 1,964 | 124.7 | +36% |
| Tividale | 802 | 65.4 | -29% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,511 | 97.9 | +7% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,268 | 139.9 | +53% |
| Rowley | 1,042 | 73.7 | -20% |
| Wednesbury North | 1,608 | 125.8 | +37% |
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 Tipton Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brindley Court | 32 |
| On or near Tudor Court | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 31 |
| On or near Oval Road | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Tibbington Terrace | 29 |
| On or near Dudley Port | 28 |
| On or near Owen Street | 28 |
| On or near Thelma Road | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tipton Green 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 | 625 | 43.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 458 | 31.7% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 6.2% |
| Local resolution | 69 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 3.0% |
| Not recorded | 40 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Tipton Green has an estimated population of 15,751. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tipton Green sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tipton Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.1% |
| Social rented homes | 32.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.7% |
Is Tipton Green a safe place to live?
Tipton Green recorded 91.6 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 Tipton Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 703 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (155).
Is crime in Tipton Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tipton Green was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,443 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,433 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tipton Green?
Tipton Green 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 Tipton Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.