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Crime in Wednesbury

Recorded crime in Wednesbury is about the Sandwell average and 1.4 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has fallen 16%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of Wednesbury: about 25,822 residents in 26 neighbourhoods.

Safety
2/10High crime
Living
8.5/10Excellent
5-year change
−16%fewer crimes
vs the council
1.0×the Sandwell average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

Sandwell 005C: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 005B: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 005A: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 001E: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeSandwell 003E: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 013F: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 001D: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeSandwell 001A: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 003C: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 013D: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeSandwell 005D: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeSandwell 003B: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeSandwell 001B: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 001C: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 013C: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 004B: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeSandwell 013E: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeSandwell 003A: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeWalsall 036C: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSandwell 004A: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeSandwell 007B: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeWalsall 038C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeSandwell 010C: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeSandwell 009A: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeSandwell 013B: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeWalsall 038E: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of Wednesbury.

Crime over 5 years

Down 16% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Wednesbury, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 3,218 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 20223,218Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 3,150 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 20233,150Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 2,994 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 20242,994Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 2,942 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20252,942Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 2,708 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20262,708

What is recorded

Crime severity: about the Sandwell average (1.4× the England and Wales average). 104 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 55% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 19% of the harm here
  • Robbery: 10% of the harm here

Anti-social behaviour: 12 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery2.1
Burglary8.3
Violence and sexual offences38.5
Drugs1.8
Possession of weapons1.5
Other crime2.0
Other theft9.3
Theft from the person0.6
Vehicle crime12.5
Criminal damage and arson9.4
Public order6.8
Bicycle theft0.7
Shoplifting9.9

Postcode districts in Wednesbury

Nearby towns

Council: Sandwell

Questions about crime in Wednesbury

Is Wednesbury a safe place to live?
Wednesbury scores 2 out of 10 for safety (high crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is about the Sandwell average.
Is crime going up or down in Wednesbury?
Down 16% over 5 years, from 3,218 recorded crimes a year to 2,708.
What is the most common crime in Wednesbury?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 39 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in Wednesbury compare with Sandwell?
Crime severity in Wednesbury is about the Sandwell average.