Crime Rates at Damian Close, Smethwick, B67 7EU

Damian Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Smethwick , and the 127th 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 Damian Close (B67 7EU) in the last 12 months was 169.3 per 1,000 residents and was 147.6% higher than the Smethwick average (68.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 40 (≈ 90.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Damian Close (B67 7EU), the main crime hotspot is near Robert Lucas Place. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.