Total Crime Rate
29.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barton Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Amington , and the 54th 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 Barton Close (B77 4FX) in the last 12 months was 29.6 per 1,000 residents and was 50.5% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , down -20.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 29.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barton Close (B77 4FX), the main crime hotspot is near Ellastone Way. Police recorded 24 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 | Gleneagles | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gleneagles | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ellastone Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eagle Drive | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Boundary Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Boundary Drive | Under investigation |
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