Total Crime Rate
26.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Skidmore Avenue area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Trinity , and the 45th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
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 Skidmore Avenue (B77 1NJ) in the last 12 months was 26.0 per 1,000 residents and was 18.5% lower than the Trinity average (31.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Skidmore Avenue (B77 1NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Wigford Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Trinity| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenhill Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greenhill Close | Under investigation |
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