Crime Rates at Marsh Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2DA

Marsh Lane area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hateley Heath , and the 360th 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 Marsh Lane (B71 2DA) in the last 12 months was 59.7 per 1,000 residents and was 36.1% lower 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -62.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 67.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marsh Lane (B71 2DA), 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.