Crime in Wednesbury South: statistics, rates and trends
1,528 crimes were recorded in Wednesbury South in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wednesbury South at a glance
- Crime trends in Wednesbury South
- Types of crime in Wednesbury South
- Wednesbury South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wednesbury South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wednesbury South
- Demographics of Wednesbury South
- Questions about crime in Wednesbury South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (549), shoplifting (317) and vehicle crime (167) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,261st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wednesbury South | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,528 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.0 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,433 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wednesbury South peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,945 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,407). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,528 | 99.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,792 | 116.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,746 | 113.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,771 | 114.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,925 | 124.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,945 | 126.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,475 | 95.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,553 | 100.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,407 | 91.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 131 |
| July 2026 | 130 |
| June 2026 | 122 |
| May 2026 | 106 |
| April 2026 | 145 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 122 |
| January 2026 | 103 |
| December 2025 | 113 |
| November 2025 | 136 |
| October 2025 | 153 |
| September 2025 | 132 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wednesbury South recorded notably more shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (60% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (84% below) and public order (43% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 37 to 46 and vehicle crime rose from 136 to 167, while anti-social behaviour fell from 127 to 39 and robbery fell from 59 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 549 | 35.6 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 317 | 20.5 | 8.5 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 167 | 10.8 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 7.1 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 95 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Public order | 59 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Drugs | 46 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 2.5 | 15.4 | -69% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.6 | 1.0 | -35% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.3 | 1.4 | -66% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wednesbury South; the highest is West Bromwich Central (203.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Charlemont with Grove Vale (79.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wednesbury South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hateley Heath | 1,420 | 87.7 | -11% |
| Great Bridge | 1,412 | 97.5 | -2% |
| Friar Park | 1,106 | 81.2 | -18% |
| Wednesbury North | 1,637 | 128.1 | +29% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,262 | 139.6 | +41% |
| Princes End | 1,572 | 109.2 | +10% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,506 | 203.3 | +105% |
| Charlemont with Grove Vale | 1,002 | 79.8 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Wednesbury South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Russell Street” (249).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Russell Street | 249 |
| On or near A4196 | 76 |
| On or near Upper Russell Street | 65 |
| On or near Chillington Road | 54 |
| On or near New Gas Street | 54 |
| On or near St Vincent Crescent | 37 |
| On or near Marmion Way | 27 |
| On or near Pembroke Road | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Waterside Street | 26 |
Of the 1,489 crimes in Wednesbury South with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 564 | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 518 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 112 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 87 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Wednesbury South has an estimated population of 15,433 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%), more social housing (30%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wednesbury South average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wednesbury South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wednesbury South a safe place to live?
Wednesbury South recorded 99.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,261st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Wednesbury South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 549 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (317).
Is crime in Wednesbury South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wednesbury South was down 15% on the year before: 1,528 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,792 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wednesbury South?
About 15,433 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wednesbury South?
Wednesbury South 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.