Crime Rates at Bitterscote Lane, Tamworth, B78 3LF

Bitterscote Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bolehall , and the 33rd 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 Bitterscote Lane (B78 3LF) in the last 12 months was 19.9 per 1,000 residents and was 75.9% lower than the Bolehall average (82.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bitterscote Lane (B78 3LF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sutton Avenue, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Suffolk Way (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.