Crime Rates at Hales Lane, Smethwick, B67 6RH

Hales Lane area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bristnall , and the 108th 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 Hales Lane (B67 6RH) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 69.9% lower than the Bristnall average (89.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hales Lane (B67 6RH), the main crime hotspot is near Hales Crescent. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.