Crime Rates at Claypit Lane, West Bromwich, B70 9UJ

Claypit Lane area has the 51st highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge , and the 312th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Claypit Lane (B70 9UJ) in the last 12 months was 106.8 per 1,000 residents and was 9.3% 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 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -72.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 70.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 3.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Claypit Lane (B70 9UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Dudley Street. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.