Total Crime Rate
167.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Overend Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Cradley Heath and Old Hill , and the 131st 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 Overend Road (B64 7DW) in the last 12 months was 167.8 per 1,000 residents and was 69.8% 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 Other theft with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Overend Road (B64 7DW), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cradley Heath and Old Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Overend Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pennant Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Awaiting court outcome |
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