Crime Rates at Holly Lane, Smethwick, B67 7JY

Holly Lane area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bristnall , and the 227th 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 Holly Lane (B67 7JY) in the last 12 months was 42.1 per 1,000 residents and was 53.0% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Holly Lane (B67 7JY), the main crime hotspot is near Marion Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.