Total Crime Rate
19.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Midhill Drive area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Rowley , and the 52nd 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 Midhill Drive (B65 9SL) in the last 12 months was 19.4 per 1,000 residents and was 69.9% lower than the Rowley average (64.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Midhill Drive (B65 9SL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Pineways, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Midhill Drive (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Rowley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Newbury Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Royal Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Pineways | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kennford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Midhill Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Midhill Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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