Crime Rates at Hanson Close, Smethwick, B66 2BY

Hanson Close area has the lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Oldbury , and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 951 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 Hanson Close (B66 2BY) in the last 12 months was 5.9 per 1,000 residents and was 94.8% lower than the Oldbury average (114.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hanson Close (B66 2BY), the main crime hotspot is near A457. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.