Total Crime Rate
112.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Smith Road area has the 46th highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge , and the 287th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
The streets immediately around this postcode mostly have high or very high crime levels, and on average the bordering areas are much more affected by crime than this postcode itself.
The overall crime rate in the area around Smith Road (WS10 0PD) in the last 12 months was 112.8 per 1,000 residents and was 4.2% lower than the Great Bridge average (117.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 53.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Smith Road (WS10 0PD), the main crime hotspot is near New Street. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Smith Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | New Street | Under investigation |
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