Crime Rates at Albert Street, Tipton, DY4 9JZ

Albert Street area has the 12th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Princes End , and the 231st highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Albert Street (DY4 9JZ) in the last 12 months was 125.4 per 1,000 residents and was 23.3% higher than the Princes End average (101.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 30 (≈ 83.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -56.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 76.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Albert Street (DY4 9JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Fereday Street. Police recorded 51 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.