Crime Rates at Whittington Close, West Bromwich, B71 3EX

Whittington Close area has the 50th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale , and the 392nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Whittington Close (B71 3EX) in the last 12 months was 90.4 per 1,000 residents and was 12.5% 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 39.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whittington Close (B71 3EX), 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.