Crime in Rowley Regis: statistics, rates and trends
3,101 crimes were recorded in Rowley Regis in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rowley Regis at a glance
- Crime trends in Rowley Regis
- Types of crime in Rowley Regis
- Rowley Regis compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rowley Regis
- Streets with the most crime in Rowley Regis
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rowley Regis
- Population and deprivation in Rowley Regis
- Questions about crime in Rowley Regis
- About this data
3,101 crimes were recorded in Rowley Regis in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,398 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rowley Regis has the 600th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rowley Regis | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,101 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.8 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 38,368 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rowley Regis was highest in the year to July 2021 (4,127 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,797). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 3,101 | 80.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,934 | 76.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,345 | 87.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,493 | 91.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,897 | 101.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,127 | 107.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,147 | 82.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,008 | 78.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,797 | 72.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 333 |
| June 2026 | 316 |
| May 2026 | 240 |
| April 2026 | 291 |
| March 2026 | 290 |
| February 2026 | 236 |
| January 2026 | 217 |
| December 2025 | 241 |
| November 2025 | 245 |
| October 2025 | 198 |
| September 2025 | 241 |
| August 2025 | 253 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rowley Regis 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+94%) and drugs (+30%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-54%) and robbery (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,398 | 36.4 | 1.06 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 423 | 11.0 | 1.33 | +94% |
| Vehicle crime | 255 | 6.6 | 1.35 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 215 | 5.6 | 0.83 | +13% |
| Public order | 202 | 5.3 | 0.79 | +19% |
| Other theft | 146 | 3.8 | 0.60 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 3.0 | 0.19 | -54% |
| Burglary | 95 | 2.5 | 0.70 | -10% |
| Drugs | 69 | 1.8 | 0.55 | +30% |
| Other crime | 67 | 1.7 | 0.83 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 52 | 1.4 | 1.40 | -4% |
| Robbery | 46 | 1.2 | 0.89 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +83% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -27% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rowley Regis
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rowley Regis recorded 1,398 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rowley Regis
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rowley Regis recorded 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rowley Regis
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rowley Regis recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rowley Regis
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rowley Regis recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rowley Regis
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rowley Regis recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rowley Regis
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rowley Regis recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rowley Regis
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rowley Regis recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rowley Regis
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rowley Regis recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rowley Regis
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rowley Regis recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rowley Regis
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rowley Regis recorded 67 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 up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rowley Regis
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rowley Regis recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rowley Regis
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rowley Regis recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rowley Regis
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rowley Regis recorded 11 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 up 83% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rowley Regis
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rowley Regis recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rowley Regis, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rowley Regis.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rowley Regis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath | 1,192 | 132.6 | +64% |
| Oldbury (Sandwell) | 4,416 | 93.9 | +16% |
| Dudley (Dudley) | 7,146 | 113.1 | +40% |
| Cradley Heath | 1,808 | 94.6 | +17% |
| Tipton | 4,527 | 96.7 | +20% |
| Halesowen | 3,658 | 60.0 | -26% |
| Smethwick | 6,603 | 109.6 | +36% |
| Coseley | 1,960 | 76.3 | -6% |
3 areas within Rowley Regis, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Oldbury had the highest rate (124.7 per 1,000) and Tividale the lowest (65.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
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 Rowley Regis over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lovett Avenue | 173 |
| On or near Rowley Village | 153 |
| On or near Birchfield Lane | 128 |
| On or near Jays Avenue | 96 |
| On or near Reservoir Road | 56 |
| On or near Badsey Road | 46 |
| On or near Dudley Road West | 41 |
| On or near Farm Road | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Hawes Lane | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rowley Regis 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 | 1,346 | 43.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 817 | 26.3% |
| Under investigation | 278 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 272 | 8.8% |
| Not recorded | 114 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 100 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 62 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Rowley Regis has an estimated population of 38,368. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rowley Regis sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rowley Regis |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.7% |
| Social rented homes | 24.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Rowley Regis a safe place to live?
Rowley Regis recorded 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Rowley Regis?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,398 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (423).
Is crime in Rowley Regis going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rowley Regis was up 6% on the year before: 3,101 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,934 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rowley Regis?
Rowley Regis 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 Rowley Regis. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.