Crime Rates at Chapel Close, Cradley Heath, B64 7PS

Chapel Close area has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Blackheath , and the 433rd lowest crime rate of 951 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 Chapel Close (B64 7PS) in the last 12 months was 68.7 per 1,000 residents and was 42.3% lower than the Blackheath average (119.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 49.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chapel Close (B64 7PS), the main crime hotspot is near Coombe Hill. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.