Total Crime Rate
40.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Glebefields Road area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge , and the 214th 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 Glebefields Road (DY4 0NZ) in the last 12 months was 40.6 per 1,000 residents and was 65.5% lower than the Great Bridge average (117.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 175.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 26.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Glebefields Road (DY4 0NZ), the main crime hotspot is near Powis Avenue. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Great Bridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mark'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | David Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mark'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mark'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mark'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | St Mark'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Powis Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bernard Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | David Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Henderson Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Welch Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Grace Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grace Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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