Crime Rates at Bill Thomas Way, Rowley Regis, B65 9AB

Bill Thomas Way area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath , and the 30th 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 Bill Thomas Way (B65 9AB) in the last 12 months was 15.1 per 1,000 residents and was 87.1% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bill Thomas Way (B65 9AB), the main crime hotspot is near Badsey Road. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.