Crime Rates at Dale Street, Smethwick, B66 4HY

Dale Street area has the 13th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bristnall , and the 144th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Dale Street (B66 4HY) in the last 12 months was 159.3 per 1,000 residents and was 77.7% higher than the Bristnall average (89.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 81.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 77.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Dale Street (B66 4HY), the main crime hotspot is near Stanhope Road. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.