Total Crime Rate
40.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Charlemont Crescent area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale , and the 215th 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 Charlemont Crescent (B71 3DA) in the last 12 months was 40.8 per 1,000 residents and was 49.3% 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 , 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 8 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 62.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Charlemont Crescent (B71 3DA), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Charlemont with Grove Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Charlemont Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Florence Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Florence Grove | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Simon Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Simon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Simon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sheldon Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sheldon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Jayne Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charlemont Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charlemont Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charlemont Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charlemont Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Julia Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Julia Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Daisy Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadfield Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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