Crime Rates at Broad Croft, Tipton, DY4 7DL

Broad Croft area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge , and the 142nd 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 Broad Croft (DY4 7DL) in the last 12 months was 31.5 per 1,000 residents and was 73.3% lower than the Great Bridge average (117.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Broad Croft (DY4 7DL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Clarkes Grove, where police recorded 89 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Horseley Heath (17 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.