Total Crime Rate
107.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
48.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Martyn Smith Close area has the 37th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale , and the 288th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Sandwell .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Martyn Smith Close (B43 6JG) in the last 12 months was 107.5 per 1,000 residents and was 28.6% higher than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average (83.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 48.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Martyn Smith Close (B43 6JG), the main crime hotspot is near Pear Tree Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Charlemont with Grove Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Pear Tree Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | M6 | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Little Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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