Crime Rates at Scott Close, West Bromwich, B71 1PT

Scott Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale , and the 90th 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 Scott Close (B71 1PT) in the last 12 months was 25.2 per 1,000 residents and was 68.7% lower than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average (80.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 14.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Scott Close (B71 1PT), the main crime hotspot is near Hospital. Police recorded 90 crimes here, including 70 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.