Crime Rates at Harwell Close, Tamworth, B79 8SA

Harwell Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Mercian , and the 103rd 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 Harwell Close (B79 8SA) in the last 12 months was 45.5 per 1,000 residents and was 31.5% lower than the Mercian average (66.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Harwell Close (B79 8SA), the main crime hotspot is near Smith Vale. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.