Total Crime Rate
17.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Davis Avenue area has the lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Tipton Green , and the 40th 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 Davis Avenue (DY4 8JZ) in the last 12 months was 17.3 per 1,000 residents and was 80.2% 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 Robbery 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 Robbery ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Davis Avenue (DY4 8JZ), the main crime hotspot is near The Crescent. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Tipton Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Leasowe Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Baker Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Butler Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Avenue | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bush Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Baker Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Baker Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Davis Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Baker Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Butler Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Leasowe Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | The Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sherwood Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ash Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ash Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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