Total Crime Rate
58.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Farm Road area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bristnall , and the 348th 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 Farm Road (B68 8RB) in the last 12 months was 58.8 per 1,000 residents and was 34.4% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 33.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Farm Road (B68 8RB), 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.
View Crime In Bristnall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Westmead Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langley Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridgewater Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cross Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Henry Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Edward Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edward Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Henry Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Barrs Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Green Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cross Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oak Green Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | New Henry Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Hobicus Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnfordhill Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hadley Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B4169 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B4169 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Hobicus Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Hobicus Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridgewater Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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