Crime Rates at Oakdale Close, Oldbury, B68 8BA

Oakdale Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Langley , and the 285th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Sandwell .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Oakdale Close (B68 8BA) in the last 12 months was 49.1 per 1,000 residents and was 52.1% lower than the Langley average (102.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 39.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Oakdale Close (B68 8BA), the main crime hotspot is near Heron Road. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.