Total Crime Rate
61.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Phoenix Street area has the 51st lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge , and the 381st 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 Phoenix Street (B70 0AE) in the last 12 months was 61.8 per 1,000 residents and was 47.5% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 50.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Phoenix Street (B70 0AE), the main crime hotspot is near John Street. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Great Bridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carden Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Irvan Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Phoenix Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Street | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | John Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
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