Crime in West Bromwich Central: statistics, rates and trends
3,504 crimes were recorded in West Bromwich Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 203.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Bromwich Central at a glance
- Crime trends in West Bromwich Central
- Types of crime in West Bromwich Central
- West Bromwich Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Bromwich Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Bromwich Central
- Population and deprivation in West Bromwich Central
- Questions about crime in West Bromwich Central
- About this data
3,504 crimes were recorded in West Bromwich Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 203.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,507 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Bromwich Central has the 190th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Bromwich Central | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,504 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 203.2 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,245 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Bromwich Central was highest in the year to July 2022 (4,181 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,905). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 3,504 | 203.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,545 | 205.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,853 | 223.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,171 | 241.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,181 | 242.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,605 | 209.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,905 | 168.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,091 | 179.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,432 | 199.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 320 |
| June 2026 | 285 |
| May 2026 | 300 |
| April 2026 | 306 |
| March 2026 | 301 |
| February 2026 | 259 |
| January 2026 | 270 |
| December 2025 | 277 |
| November 2025 | 281 |
| October 2025 | 321 |
| September 2025 | 292 |
| August 2025 | 292 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Bromwich Central 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, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+20%) and public order (+19%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-68%) and burglary (-63%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,507 | 87.4 | 2.55 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 408 | 23.7 | 2.86 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 284 | 16.5 | 3.34 | +17% |
| Public order | 234 | 13.6 | 2.04 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 226 | 13.1 | 1.93 | -10% |
| Other theft | 211 | 12.2 | 1.91 | -13% |
| Drugs | 177 | 10.3 | 3.14 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 90 | 5.2 | 5.37 | +8% |
| Robbery | 88 | 5.1 | 3.78 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 58 | 3.4 | 1.99 | -12% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.2 | 0.92 | -63% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.7 | 1.26 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.2 | 1.48 | -5% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Bromwich Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Bromwich Central recorded 1,507 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (87.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 43.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Bromwich Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Bromwich Central recorded 408 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Bromwich Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Bromwich Central recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Bromwich Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Bromwich Central recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Bromwich Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Bromwich Central recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Bromwich Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Bromwich Central recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Bromwich Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Bromwich Central recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Bromwich Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Bromwich Central recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Bromwich Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Bromwich Central recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Bromwich Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Bromwich Central recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Bromwich Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Bromwich Central recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Bromwich Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Bromwich Central recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Bromwich Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Bromwich Central recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Bromwich Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Bromwich Central recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Bromwich Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Bromwich Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Bromwich Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,268 | 139.9 | -31% |
| Hateley Heath | 1,431 | 88.4 | -56% |
| St Pauls | 1,859 | 92.8 | -54% |
| Charlemont with Grove Vale | 1,005 | 80.1 | -61% |
| Wednesbury South | 1,511 | 97.9 | -52% |
| Oldbury | 1,964 | 124.7 | -39% |
| Smethwick | 1,209 | 81.3 | -60% |
| Great Bridge | 1,340 | 92.5 | -54% |
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 West Bromwich Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 328 |
| On or near Parking Area | 317 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 316 |
| On or near Supermarket | 247 |
| On or near New Street | 146 |
| On or near Hospital | 117 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near Green Street | 59 |
| On or near Normans Drive | 58 |
| On or near Alba Road | 57 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Bromwich Central 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 | 1,223 | 34.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,218 | 34.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 240 | 6.8% |
| Under investigation | 238 | 6.8% |
| Local resolution | 232 | 6.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 136 | 3.9% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 32 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
West Bromwich Central has an estimated population of 17,245. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Bromwich Central sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Bromwich Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.8% |
| Social rented homes | 34.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.3% |
Is West Bromwich Central a safe place to live?
West Bromwich Central recorded 203.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 West Bromwich Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,507 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (408).
Is crime in West Bromwich Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Bromwich Central was down 1% on the year before: 3,504 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,545 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Bromwich Central?
West Bromwich Central 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 West Bromwich Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.