Crime Rates at Wiltshire Way, West Bromwich, B71 1JS

Wiltshire Way area has the 6th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hateley Heath , and the 125th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Sandwell .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Wiltshire Way (B71 1JS) in the last 12 months was 166.2 per 1,000 residents and was 76.5% higher than the Hateley Heath average (94.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 74.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wiltshire Way (B71 1JS), the main crime hotspot is near Clarke'S Lane. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.