Crime in Tipton Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,440 crimes were recorded in Tipton Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.4 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 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
- Demographics of Tipton Green
- Questions about crime in Tipton Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (682), criminal damage and arson (160) and vehicle crime (149) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,454th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Tipton Green | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,440 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.4 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,751 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Tipton Green of any year here (1,440 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,440 | 91.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,442 | 91.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,631 | 103.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,688 | 107.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,664 | 105.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,880 | 119.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,687 | 107.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,455 | 92.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,531 | 97.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 117 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tipton Green recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.0 times the national rate), vehicle crime (90% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (51% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (85% below) and anti-social behaviour (83% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 38 to 56 and possession of weapons rose from 24 to 31, while anti-social behaviour fell from 86 to 40 and shoplifting fell from 29 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 682 | 43.3 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 160 | 10.2 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 149 | 9.5 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Other theft | 108 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Public order | 78 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Drugs | 56 | 3.6 | 3.3 | +47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 2.5 | 15.4 | -53% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 2.0 | 1.0 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.3 | 8.5 | -31% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tipton Green; the highest is Greets Green and Lyng (139.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Tividale (66.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tipton Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bridge | 1,412 | 97.5 | +7% |
| Princes End | 1,572 | 109.2 | +19% |
| Oldbury | 2,051 | 130.2 | +42% |
| Tividale | 811 | 66.2 | -28% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,528 | 99.0 | +8% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,262 | 139.6 | +53% |
| Rowley | 1,014 | 71.7 | -22% |
| Wednesbury North | 1,637 | 128.1 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Tipton Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brindley Court” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brindley Court | 35 |
| On or near Tudor Court | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Oval Road | 30 |
| On or near Thelma Road | 30 |
| On or near Tibbington Terrace | 29 |
| On or near Owen Street | 28 |
| On or near Dudley Port | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 26 |
Of the 1,400 crimes in Tipton Green with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 625 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 471 | 33.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 66 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Tipton Green has an estimated population of 15,751 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (33%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.9%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tipton Green average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Tipton Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Tipton Green a safe place to live?
Tipton Green recorded 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,454th 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 vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Tipton Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 682 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (160).
Is crime in Tipton Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tipton Green was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,440 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,442 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tipton Green?
About 15,751 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tipton Green?
Tipton Green 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.