Crime Rates at Thompson Road, Oldbury, B68 8QE

Thompson Road area has the 17th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bristnall , and the 225th 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 Thompson Road (B68 8QE) in the last 12 months was 128.3 per 1,000 residents and was 43.2% higher 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 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 32 (≈ 77.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Thompson Road (B68 8QE), the main crime hotspot is near Joinings Bank. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.