Crime Rates at Blackthorne Road, Smethwick, B67 6PY

Blackthorne Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bristnall , and the 182nd 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 Blackthorne Road (B67 6PY) in the last 12 months was 35.8 per 1,000 residents and was 60.1% lower 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 23.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blackthorne Road (B67 6PY), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 51 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.