Total Crime Rate
26.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Melmerby area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Stonydelph , and the 49th 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 Melmerby (B77 4LP) in the last 12 months was 26.8 per 1,000 residents and was 53.9% lower than the Stonydelph average (58.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -92.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Melmerby (B77 4LP), the main crime hotspot is near Mendip Way. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stonydelph| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Melmerby | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lowdham | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marrick | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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