Crime Rates at Coles Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2QJ

Coles Lane area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge , and the 132nd 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 Coles Lane (B71 2QJ) in the last 12 months was 29.7 per 1,000 residents and was 74.8% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Coles Lane (B71 2QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Hawkes Lane. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.