Crime Rates at Pennyhill Lane, West Bromwich, B71 3RY

Pennyhill Lane area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale , and the 164th 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 Pennyhill Lane (B71 3RY) in the last 12 months was 34.0 per 1,000 residents and was 57.7% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Pennyhill Lane (B71 3RY), the main crime hotspot is near Julia Gardens. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.