Total Crime Rate
86.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Saffron area has the 16th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Amington , and the 73rd highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
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 Saffron (B77 4EP) in the last 12 months was 86.9 per 1,000 residents and was 45.2% higher than the Amington average (59.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 64.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Saffron (B77 4EP), the main crime hotspot is near Sorrel. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Amington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Quince | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Saffron | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Madrona | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nemesia | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amber Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Nemesia | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Maple Rise | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kerria Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Sorbus | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sorrel | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sorrel | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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