Crime in Tipton: statistics, rates and trends
4,617 crimes were recorded in Tipton in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (2,056), vehicle crime (450) and criminal damage and arson (445) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 373rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Tipton | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,617 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.7 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 46,799 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tipton peaked in the year to August 2022 (5,719 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (4,472). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,617 | 98.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,531 | 96.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,188 | 110.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,371 | 114.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,719 | 122.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,689 | 121.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,950 | 105.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,472 | 95.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,603 | 98.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 448 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tipton recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.3 times the national rate), vehicle crime (93% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (41% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (75% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 110 to 169 and possession of weapons rose from 81 to 105, while anti-social behaviour fell from 330 to 179 and robbery fell from 114 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,056 | 43.9 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 450 | 9.6 | 5.0 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 445 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 342 | 7.3 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Other theft | 263 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Public order | 262 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 3.8 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Drugs | 169 | 3.6 | 3.3 | +54% |
| Burglary | 136 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Other crime | 117 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 105 | 2.2 | 1.0 | +30% |
| Robbery | 69 | 1.5 | 1.4 | -39% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Tipton; the highest is Wednesbury (123.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Sedgley (68.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tipton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coseley | 1,975 | 76.9 | -22% |
| Bilston (Wolverhampton) | 4,386 | 119.0 | +21% |
| Wednesbury | 2,565 | 123.7 | +25% |
| Darlaston | 2,166 | 104.4 | +6% |
| Dudley (Dudley) | 7,248 | 114.7 | +16% |
| Rowley Regis | 3,136 | 81.7 | -17% |
| Sedgley | 2,238 | 68.7 | -30% |
| West Bromwich | 11,594 | 107.9 | +9% |
Of the 3 areas within Tipton, Princes End had the highest crime rate (109.2 per 1,000) and Tipton Green the lowest (91.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes End | Neighbourhood | 14,391 | 1,572 | 109.2 |
| Great Bridge | Neighbourhood | 14,479 | 1,412 | 97.5 |
| Tipton Green | Neighbourhood | 15,751 | 1,440 | 91.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 17% of the crime recorded in Tipton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (142).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 142 |
| On or near Supermarket | 111 |
| On or near Rushmere Road | 105 |
| On or near Clarkes Grove | 81 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 68 |
| On or near Queen Street | 66 |
| On or near Shakespeare Road | 55 |
| On or near Chillington Road | 54 |
| On or near B4163 | 46 |
| On or near Wythwood Grove | 46 |
Of the 4,438 crimes in Tipton with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 179 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,827 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,464 | 33.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 324 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 295 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 220 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 132 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 56 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 47 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Tipton has an estimated population of 46,799 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (32%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%) and more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tipton average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Tipton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Tipton a safe place to live?
Tipton recorded 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 373rd of the 1,390 towns 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,056 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (450).
Is crime in Tipton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tipton was up 2% on the year before: 4,617 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,531 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tipton?
About 46,799 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tipton?
Tipton 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.