Crime Rates at Somerset Close, Tamworth, B78 3XH

Somerset Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bolehall , and the 65th lowest 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 Somerset Close (B78 3XH) in the last 12 months was 31.9 per 1,000 residents and was 61.4% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 70.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Somerset Close (B78 3XH), the main crime hotspot is near B5404. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.