Crime Rates at Waen Close, Tipton, DY4 0YB

Waen Close area has the 38th highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge , and the 245th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Waen Close (DY4 0YB) in the last 12 months was 122.6 per 1,000 residents and was 4.2% higher 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 31 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 35 (≈ 82.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Waen Close (DY4 0YB), the main crime hotspot is near Beech Crescent. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.