Crime Rates at Wigorn Road, Smethwick, B67 5HG

Wigorn Road area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Abbey , and the 188th 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 Wigorn Road (B67 5HG) in the last 12 months was 37.0 per 1,000 residents and was 67.5% lower than the Abbey average (114.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wigorn Road (B67 5HG), the main crime hotspot is near Adkins Lane. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.