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 52nd lowest crime rate of 951 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 79.7% lower than the Tipton Green average (89.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Simeon Bissell Close (DY4 8GU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Spring Street, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Slater Street (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.