Crime Rates at Irvan Avenue, West Bromwich, B70 0BH

Irvan Avenue 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 Irvan Avenue (B70 0BH) 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 Irvan Avenue (B70 0BH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near New Gas Street, where police recorded 29 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near John Street (19 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.