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

Lawrence Lane area has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Cradley Heath and Old Hill , and the 202nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Lawrence Lane (B64 6EU) in the last 12 months was 134.9 per 1,000 residents and was 36.5% higher than the Cradley Heath and Old Hill average (98.8 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 Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 69.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 23.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 80.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lawrence Lane (B64 6EU), the main crime hotspot is near Peartree Lane. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.