Total Crime Rate
83.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Martyn Smith Close area has the 55th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale , and the 435th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Martyn Smith Close (B43 6JG) in the last 12 months was 83.3 per 1,000 residents and was 3.6% higher than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average (80.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 26.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 10.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Martyn Smith Close (B43 6JG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pear Tree Road, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Little Croft (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Charlemont with Grove Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Asbury Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Asbury Walk | Under investigation |
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