Crime Rates at Jacmar Crescent, Smethwick, B67 7LF

Jacmar Crescent area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Oldbury , and the 186th lowest crime rate of 951 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 Jacmar Crescent (B67 7LF) in the last 12 months was 37.0 per 1,000 residents and was 67.6% lower than the Oldbury average (114.3 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 25.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Jacmar Crescent (B67 7LF), the main crime hotspot is near Holly Lane. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.