Total Crime Rate
29.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Macdonald Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge , and the 124th lowest crime rate of 954 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 Macdonald Close (B69 3LD) in the last 12 months was 29.1 per 1,000 residents and was 75.2% lower than the Great Bridge average (117.7 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 , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Macdonald Close (B69 3LD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cecil Drive, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Peel Way (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Great Bridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Peel Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chamberlain Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Churchill Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gladstone Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Chamberlain Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Asquith Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Law Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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