Oldbury Crime Overview
Oldbury is among the top 5 most dangerous medium-sized towns in the West Midlands, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of the West Midlands's 44 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Oldbury in 2020 was 94 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to the West Midlands's overall crime rate, coming in 3.5% higher than the West Midlands rate of 91 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Oldbury is the 50th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 611st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In March 2020, Oldbury was the worst medium-sized town in the West Midlands for other theft, with 27 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2020 was also a bad month for Oldbury residents, when it was the West Midlands's most dangerous medium-sized town for criminal damage and arson, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.12 per 1,000 residents. Oldbury recorded 9 reports of drugs during October 2020, making its crime rate of 0.35 the worst medium-sized town for drugs in the West Midlands that month.
The most common crimes in Oldbury are violence and sexual offences, with 1,045 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 41. This is 16% higher than 2019's figure of 875 offences and a difference of 6.61 from 2019's crime rate of 34. Oldbury's least common crime is theft from the person, with 10 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 20% from 2019's figure of 12 crimes.
Compare Oldbury to other towns and cities
See how Oldbury shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Oldbury and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Oldbury Crime Map
Crime in Oldbury Compared To West Midlands
Summary of Crimes in Oldbury This Year
| Oldbury | West Midlands | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 461 | 17.91 | 54,084 | 18.47 | 3.1% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 12 | 0.47 | 2,277 | 0.78 | 66% safer |
| Burglary | 187 | 7.26 | 19,595 | 6.69 | 8% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 172 | 6.68 | 21,910 | 7.48 | 12% safer |
| Drugs | 66 | 2.56 | 5,912 | 2.02 | 21% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 52 | 2.02 | 5,480 | 1.87 | 7% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 190 | 7.38 | 16,535 | 5.65 | 23% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 23 | 0.89 | 3,283 | 1.12 | 26% safer |
| Public Order | 196 | 7.61 | 23,798 | 8.13 | 7% safer |
| Robbery | 31 | 1.20 | 6,832 | 2.33 | 94% safer |
| Shoplifting | 166 | 6.45 | 11,535 | 3.94 | 39% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 10 | 0.39 | 2,162 | 0.74 | 90% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 280 | 10.88 | 26,856 | 9.17 | 16% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,045 | 40.60 | 120,780 | 41.24 | 1.6% safer |
Oldbury Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgley | 1,912 | 61.23 | 54% safer |
| Rowley Regis | 2,806 | 78.40 | 20% safer |
| Smethwick | 4,354 | 81.14 | 16% safer |
| Willenhall | 4,501 | 84.96 | 11% safer |
| Bloxwich | 4,648 | 88.97 | 6% safer |
| Oldbury | 2,430 | 94.41 | - |
| Brierley Hill | 3,097 | 96.33 | 2.0% more dangerous |
| Tipton | 4,486 | 99.07 | 4.7% more dangerous |
| Bilston | 4,303 | 128.38 | 26% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Oldbury
View crime percentage over time forOldbury Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 16 | 13 | 10 | 18 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.70 | 1.1 | 0.39 | 0.47 | Safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.7 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 2.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.93 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 18 | 16 | 11 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.51 | 0.74 | 1.3 | 0.89 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 3.0 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.66 | 0.62 | 0.47 | 0.39 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 16 | 17 | 11 | 11 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 23 | 29 | 34 | 41 | Getting worse |
Changes In Oldbury's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Oldbury to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 39% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 22% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 13% safer |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 10% safer |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 10% safer |
| Oldbury | 94.41 | - |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 3.1% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 8% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 12% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 29% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 31% more dangerous |
Crime in Oldbury's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Green | 747 | 86 | Third |
| North Tividale | 1,028 | 101 | First |
| Oldbury & Rood End | 752 | 93 | Second |
Crime in Oldbury During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Oldbury change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Oldbury saw a 331% increase in anti-social behaviour. Oldbury saw a large fall in drugs during June, when it fell by 80% compared to June in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +69% | +123% | +216% | +38% | +10% | +54% | +35% | +25% | +331% | +267% |
| Bicycle Theft | +100% | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -50% | -78% | -71% | +56% | -36% | -31% | +20% | -35% | -13% | +9% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | -59% | -50% | -8% | +40% | +14% | - | -6% | -14% | +64% |
| Drugs | +80% | -25% | +125% | -80% | - | -50% | -63% | -18% | +40% | -40% |
| Other Crime | +100% | +100% | -33% | +100% | -25% | -50% | +67% | - | +100% | +167% |
| Other Theft | +4% | -15% | -74% | - | -34% | -30% | -26% | - | -32% | -59% |
| Possession of Weapons | -75% | - | -33% | - | -50% | - | +50% | - | -60% | +200% |
| Public Order | +27% | -36% | +17% | +14% | +46% | -6% | -21% | +20% | -25% | +47% |
| Robbery | -50% | - | -63% | -75% | -20% | +75% | - | - | +20% | - |
| Shoplifting | -41% | -79% | -80% | -58% | - | -26% | +117% | -19% | -53% | -59% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | +200% | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +12% | +35% | -50% | -53% | -15% | -5% | -20% | -4% | +48% | +6% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -35% | -32% | +3% | +26% | -1% | +58% | +39% | +41% | +25% | +61% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Oldbury
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Oldbury's local territorial police force is the West Midlands Police.How dangerous is Oldbury?
Oldbury is among the top 5 most dangerous medium-sized towns in the West Midlands.What is Oldbury's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Oldbury are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Oldbury?
Oldbury's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021