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Crime in Great Bridge

Great Bridge had 376 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 164.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 32 Sandwell areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 51% above the middle Sandwell area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

DY4, Sandwell · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Great Bridge

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164.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 32Sandwell rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common117 in 3 months

Month by month

112 Mar 94 Apr 100 May 98 Jun 141 Jul 137 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Great Bridge. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11731%
shoplifting9726%
vehicle crime267%
criminal damage257%
public order246%
theft164%
anti-social behaviour154%
weapons144%

Great Bridge against Sandwell

TypeGreat Bridge per 1,000Middle Sandwell areaChange
Violence51.147.7▼ 3%
Burglary5.23.4–
Vehicle crime11.48.6▼ 38%
Anti-social behaviour6.64.4▲ 25%
Theft and robbery11.48.40%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Great Bridge164.3▲ 23%
Horseley Heath135.1▲ 24%
Tipton125▲ 10%
Dudley Port123.6▲ 8%
Princes End117.9▲ 1%
Hill Top114.4▲ 4%
Wednesbury99.9▲ 2%
See every Sandwell area ranked on the crime in Sandwell page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Great Bridge a safe area?

Great Bridge had about 164.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 32 Sandwell areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Great Bridge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (117), followed by shoplifting (97) and vehicle crime (26).