Crime Rates at Britannia Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9NF

Britannia Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath , and the 61st 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 Britannia Road (B65 9NF) in the last 12 months was 251.9 per 1,000 residents and was 115.4% higher 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 32 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 43 (≈ 166.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 79.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Britannia Road (B65 9NF), the main crime hotspot is near George Avenue. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.