Crime in West Bromwich: statistics, rates and trends
11,594 crimes were recorded in West Bromwich in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West Bromwich at a glance
- Crime trends in West Bromwich
- Types of crime in West Bromwich
- West Bromwich compared with nearby towns
- Areas within West Bromwich
- Streets with the most crime in West Bromwich
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Bromwich
- Demographics of West Bromwich
- Questions about crime in West Bromwich
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (5,250), vehicle crime (1,113) and criminal damage and arson (950) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 277th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | West Bromwich | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 11,594 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.9 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 107,485 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Bromwich peaked in the year to August 2022 (14,896 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (10,592). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 11,594 | 107.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 11,670 | 108.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 12,611 | 117.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 13,712 | 127.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 14,896 | 138.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 13,642 | 126.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 10,735 | 99.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 10,592 | 98.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 11,404 | 106.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 942 |
| July 2026 | 1,082 |
| June 2026 | 958 |
| May 2026 | 987 |
| April 2026 | 985 |
| March 2026 | 977 |
| February 2026 | 888 |
| January 2026 | 891 |
| December 2025 | 872 |
| November 2025 | 961 |
| October 2025 | 1,049 |
| September 2025 | 1,002 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Bromwich recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.4 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (43% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (78% below) and bicycle theft (48% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 35 to 46 and drugs rose from 368 to 479, while anti-social behaviour fell from 923 to 366 and robbery fell from 282 to 205.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5,250 | 48.8 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 1,113 | 10.4 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 950 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 798 | 7.4 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Public order | 747 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 677 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Drugs | 479 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +30% |
| Burglary | 372 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 366 | 3.4 | 15.4 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 251 | 2.3 | 1.0 | +1% |
| Other crime | 244 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Robbery | 205 | 1.9 | 1.4 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 96 | 0.9 | 1.7 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 46 | 0.4 | 0.8 | +31% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than West Bromwich; the highest is Walsall (140.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Pheasey (39.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Bromwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesbury | 2,565 | 123.7 | +15% |
| Tipton | 4,617 | 98.7 | -9% |
| Walsall | 10,536 | 140.2 | +30% |
| Darlaston | 2,166 | 104.4 | -3% |
| Smethwick | 6,591 | 109.4 | +1% |
| Pheasey | 391 | 39.1 | -64% |
| Rowley Regis | 3,136 | 81.7 | -24% |
| Oldbury (Sandwell) | 4,491 | 95.5 | -11% |
Of the 7 areas within West Bromwich, West Bromwich Central had the highest crime rate (203.3 per 1,000) and Great Barr with Yew Tree the lowest (64.7), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Central | Neighbourhood | 17,245 | 3,506 | 203.3 |
| Greets Green and Lyng | Neighbourhood | 16,209 | 2,262 | 139.6 |
| Wednesbury South | Neighbourhood | 15,433 | 1,528 | 99.0 |
| Hateley Heath | Neighbourhood | 16,184 | 1,420 | 87.7 |
| Charlemont with Grove Vale | Neighbourhood | 12,553 | 1,002 | 79.8 |
| Newton | Neighbourhood | 12,416 | 969 | 78.0 |
| Great Barr with Yew Tree | Neighbourhood | 13,278 | 859 | 64.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in West Bromwich over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (495).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 495 |
| On or near A4034 | 458 |
| On or near Parking Area | 400 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 368 |
| On or near High Street | 329 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 208 |
| On or near New Street | 144 |
| On or near Amberley Green | 140 |
| On or near Hospital | 112 |
| On or near Hall Street | 78 |
Of the 11,228 crimes in West Bromwich with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 366 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4,405 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 3,779 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 868 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 711 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 602 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 417 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 209 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 119 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 109 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
West Bromwich has an estimated population of 107,485 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Bromwich average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | West Bromwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is West Bromwich a safe place to live?
West Bromwich recorded 107.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 277th 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 West Bromwich?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 5,250 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (1,113).
Is crime in West Bromwich going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Bromwich was almost unchanged on the year before: 11,594 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 11,670 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Bromwich?
About 107,485 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Bromwich?
West Bromwich 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.