Crime Rates at Heath Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BW

Heath Lane area has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hateley Heath , and the 80th highest crime rate of 954 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 Heath Lane (B71 2BW) in the last 12 months was 215.5 per 1,000 residents and was 130.8% higher than the Hateley Heath average (93.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 42 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 Public order ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 51 (≈ 146.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 168.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Heath Lane (B71 2BW), the main crime hotspot is near Norfolk Avenue. Police recorded 57 crimes here, including 43 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.