Total Crime Rate
61.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hockley Road area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Belgrave , and the 106th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hockley Road (B77 5EY) in the last 12 months was 61.4 per 1,000 residents and was 35.4% lower than the Belgrave average (95.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 46.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 208.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hockley Road (B77 5EY), the main crime hotspot is near Castle Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Belgrave| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beauchamp Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Arrons Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Palmerston Avenue | — |
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