Crime in Tipton: statistics, rates and trends
4,527 crimes were recorded in Tipton in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
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4,527 crimes were recorded in Tipton in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 2,045 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tipton has the 395th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tipton | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,527 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.7 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 46,799 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tipton was highest in the year to July 2022 (5,748 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (4,462). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 4,527 | 96.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,577 | 97.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,235 | 111.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,356 | 114.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,748 | 122.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,671 | 121.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,919 | 105.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,462 | 95.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,654 | 99.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 438 |
| June 2026 | 390 |
| May 2026 | 403 |
| April 2026 | 403 |
| March 2026 | 397 |
| February 2026 | 369 |
| January 2026 | 348 |
| December 2025 | 329 |
| November 2025 | 386 |
| October 2025 | 369 |
| September 2025 | 337 |
| August 2025 | 358 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tipton 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, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+51%) and shoplifting (+28%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-51%) and robbery (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,045 | 43.7 | 1.28 | -0% |
| Vehicle crime | 438 | 9.4 | 1.90 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 434 | 9.3 | 1.37 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 323 | 6.9 | 0.83 | +28% |
| Public order | 255 | 5.4 | 0.82 | +0% |
| Other theft | 249 | 5.3 | 0.83 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 3.8 | 0.25 | -51% |
| Drugs | 162 | 3.5 | 1.06 | +51% |
| Burglary | 140 | 3.0 | 0.85 | -22% |
| Other crime | 114 | 2.4 | 1.15 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 99 | 2.1 | 2.18 | +19% |
| Robbery | 66 | 1.4 | 1.04 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -37% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tipton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tipton recorded 2,045 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tipton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tipton recorded 438 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tipton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tipton recorded 434 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tipton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tipton recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tipton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tipton recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tipton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tipton recorded 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tipton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tipton recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tipton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tipton recorded 162 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 51% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tipton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tipton recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tipton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tipton recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tipton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tipton recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tipton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tipton recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tipton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tipton recorded 13 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 down 13% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tipton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tipton recorded 12 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 down 37% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Tipton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tipton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tipton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coseley | 1,960 | 76.3 | -21% |
| Bilston (Wolverhampton) | 4,309 | 117.0 | +21% |
| Wednesbury | 2,548 | 122.9 | +27% |
| Darlaston | 2,176 | 104.9 | +8% |
| Dudley (Dudley) | 7,146 | 113.1 | +17% |
| Rowley Regis | 3,101 | 80.8 | -16% |
| Sedgley | 2,244 | 68.8 | -29% |
| West Bromwich | 11,570 | 107.6 | +11% |
3 areas within Tipton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Princes End had the highest rate (108.3 per 1,000) and Tipton Green the lowest (91.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes End | Neighbourhood | 14,391 | 1,559 | 108.3 |
| Great Bridge | Neighbourhood | 14,479 | 1,340 | 92.5 |
| Tipton Green | Neighbourhood | 15,751 | 1,443 | 91.6 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 134 |
| On or near Supermarket | 119 |
| On or near Rushmere Road | 95 |
| On or near Clarkes Grove | 68 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 63 |
| On or near Queen Street | 62 |
| On or near Chillington Road | 59 |
| On or near Shakespeare Road | 55 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Wythwood Grove | 45 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tipton 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 | 1,823 | 40.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,429 | 31.6% |
| Under investigation | 311 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 258 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 215 | 4.7% |
| Not recorded | 177 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 137 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 52 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 51 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% |
Tipton has an estimated population of 46,799. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tipton sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tipton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.8% |
Is Tipton a safe place to live?
Tipton recorded 96.7 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,045 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (438).
Is crime in Tipton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tipton was down 1% on the year before: 4,527 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,577 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tipton?
Tipton 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.