Crime Rates at Russell Close, Tipton, DY4 0HZ

Russell Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Princes End , and the 157th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

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 Russell Close (DY4 0HZ) in the last 12 months was 33.1 per 1,000 residents and was 67.4% lower than the Princes End average (101.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 80.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -85.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 27.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Russell Close (DY4 0HZ), the main crime hotspot is near North Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.