Crime Rates at Lawrence Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6DE

Lawrence Lane area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath , and the 165th 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 Lawrence Lane (B64 6DE) in the last 12 months was 34.5 per 1,000 residents and was 70.5% lower than the Blackheath average (117.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lawrence Lane (B64 6DE), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 73 crimes here, including 47 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.