Crime Rates at Simeon Bissell Close, Tipton, DY4 8GU

Simeon Bissell Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Tipton Green , and the 44th 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 Simeon Bissell Close (DY4 8GU) in the last 12 months was 18.1 per 1,000 residents and was 79.3% lower than the Tipton Green average (87.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Simeon Bissell Close (DY4 8GU), the main crime hotspot is near Park Street. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.