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Crime in Tipton

Tipton had 2,556 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 125 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 32 Sandwell areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% above the middle Sandwell area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

DY4, Sandwell · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Tipton

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125crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 32Sandwell rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common1026 in 3 months

Month by month

797 Mar 786 Apr 741 May 865 Jun 824 Jul 867 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Tipton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,02640%
shoplifting31212%
criminal damage2409%
vehicle crime2128%
public order1757%
theft1476%
anti-social behaviour994%
drugs763%

Tipton against Sandwell

TypeTipton per 1,000Middle Sandwell areaChange
Violence50.247.7▲ 3%
Burglary3.33.4▼ 4%
Vehicle crime10.48.6▲ 2%
Anti-social behaviour4.84.4▲ 22%
Theft and robbery118.4▲ 16%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Horseley Heath135.1▲ 24%
Tipton125▲ 10%
Dudley Port123.6▲ 8%
Wrens Nest122.8▲ 10%
Princes End117.9▲ 1%
Coseley117.2▲ 12%
Priory Estate67.9▼ 7%
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 Tipton a safe area?

Tipton had about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 32 Sandwell areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Tipton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1026), followed by shoplifting (312) and criminal damage (240).