Total Crime Rate
22.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sycamore Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale , and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sycamore Road (B43 7SG) in the last 12 months was 22.8 per 1,000 residents and was 71.6% lower 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 Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sycamore Road (B43 7SG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Gleneagles Drive, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Greenhill Gardens (6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Waltdene Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Peak House Road | Under investigation |
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