Crime Rates at Norton Close, Smethwick, B66 3JA

Norton Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Soho and Victoria , and the 404th lowest crime rate of 954 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 Norton Close (B66 3JA) in the last 12 months was 64.7 per 1,000 residents and was 48.7% lower than the Soho and Victoria average (126.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 34.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Norton Close (B66 3JA), the main crime hotspot is near London Street. Police recorded 390 crimes here, including 288 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.