Total Crime Rate
179.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crabtree Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale , and the 113th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Crabtree Close (B71 3ED) in the last 12 months was 179.3 per 1,000 residents and was 123.0% higher 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 23 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 89.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Crabtree Close (B71 3ED), the main crime hotspot is near Beacon View Road. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 27 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 | Burglary | Julia Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Camberley Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spencer Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Meadow Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Meadow Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Meadow Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Meadow Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Meadow Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Brogden Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Smithmoor Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Smithmoor Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Farm End Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Camberley Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Camberley Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stable Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| 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 |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Beacon View Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Beacon View Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Beacon View Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beacon View Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beacon View Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beacon View Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beacon View Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gorsty Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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