Total Crime Rate
53.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meadow Way area has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Mercian , and the 124th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Meadow Way (B79 0EZ) in the last 12 months was 53.3 per 1,000 residents and was 17.2% lower than the Mercian average (64.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadow Way (B79 0EZ), the main crime hotspot is near Clover Close. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Mercian| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Brooklime Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Brooklime Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Yarrow Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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