Crime in West Bromwich: statistics, rates and trends
11,570 crimes were recorded in West Bromwich in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in West Bromwich
- Questions about crime in West Bromwich
- About this data
11,570 crimes were recorded in West Bromwich in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 5,227 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, West Bromwich has the 282nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Bromwich | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 11,570 | 36,124 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.6 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 107,485 | 353,860 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Bromwich was highest in the year to July 2022 (15,027 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (10,552). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 11,570 | 107.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 11,779 | 109.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 12,663 | 117.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 13,707 | 127.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 15,027 | 139.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 13,422 | 124.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 10,552 | 98.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 10,732 | 99.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 11,467 | 106.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 918 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Bromwich 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 (+37%) and bicycle theft (+18%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-59%) and robbery (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5,227 | 48.6 | 1.42 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 1,101 | 10.2 | 2.08 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 924 | 8.6 | 1.27 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 833 | 7.7 | 0.94 | -9% |
| Public order | 750 | 7.0 | 1.05 | +8% |
| Other theft | 661 | 6.1 | 0.96 | -4% |
| Drugs | 486 | 4.5 | 1.38 | +37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 384 | 3.6 | 0.23 | -59% |
| Burglary | 364 | 3.4 | 0.96 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 246 | 2.3 | 2.36 | -2% |
| Other crime | 244 | 2.3 | 1.07 | +3% |
| Robbery | 203 | 1.9 | 1.40 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 100 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 47 | 0.4 | 0.53 | +18% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Bromwich
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Bromwich recorded 5,227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Bromwich
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Bromwich recorded 1,101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Bromwich
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Bromwich recorded 924 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Bromwich
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Bromwich recorded 833 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Bromwich
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Bromwich recorded 750 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Bromwich
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Bromwich recorded 661 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Bromwich
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Bromwich recorded 486 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Bromwich
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Bromwich recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Bromwich
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Bromwich recorded 364 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Bromwich
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Bromwich recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Bromwich
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Bromwich recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Bromwich
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Bromwich recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Bromwich
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Bromwich recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Bromwich
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Bromwich recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to West Bromwich, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Bromwich.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Bromwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesbury | 2,548 | 122.9 | +14% |
| Tipton | 4,527 | 96.7 | -10% |
| Walsall | 10,400 | 138.3 | +29% |
| Darlaston | 2,176 | 104.9 | -3% |
| Smethwick | 6,603 | 109.6 | +2% |
| Pheasey | 390 | 39.0 | -64% |
| Rowley Regis | 3,101 | 80.8 | -25% |
| Oldbury (Sandwell) | 4,416 | 93.9 | -13% |
7 areas within West Bromwich, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. West Bromwich Central had the highest rate (203.2 per 1,000) and Great Barr with Yew Tree the lowest (64.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Central | Neighbourhood | 17,245 | 3,504 | 203.2 |
| Greets Green and Lyng | Neighbourhood | 16,209 | 2,268 | 139.9 |
| Wednesbury South | Neighbourhood | 15,433 | 1,511 | 97.9 |
| Hateley Heath | Neighbourhood | 16,184 | 1,431 | 88.4 |
| Charlemont with Grove Vale | Neighbourhood | 12,553 | 1,005 | 80.1 |
| Newton | Neighbourhood | 12,416 | 962 | 77.5 |
| Great Barr with Yew Tree | Neighbourhood | 13,278 | 854 | 64.3 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 507 |
| On or near A4034 | 456 |
| On or near Parking Area | 404 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 361 |
| On or near High Street | 328 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 207 |
| On or near New Street | 150 |
| On or near Amberley Green | 131 |
| On or near Hospital | 117 |
| On or near Hall Street | 78 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Bromwich 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 | 4,403 | 38.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 3,732 | 32.3% |
| Under investigation | 848 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 795 | 6.9% |
| Local resolution | 588 | 5.1% |
| Not recorded | 384 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 367 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 204 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 121 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 118 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% |
West Bromwich has an estimated population of 107,485. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Bromwich sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Bromwich |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.7% |
| Social rented homes | 28.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.3% |
Is West Bromwich a safe place to live?
West Bromwich recorded 107.6 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 West Bromwich?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 5,227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (1,101).
Is crime in West Bromwich going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Bromwich was down 2% on the year before: 11,570 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 11,779 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Bromwich?
West Bromwich 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.