Total Crime Rate
76.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Birchfield Way area has the 61st highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale , and the 465th 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 Birchfield Way (WS5 4EE) in the last 12 months was 76.9 per 1,000 residents and was 4.3% lower than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average (80.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 50.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Birchfield Way (WS5 4EE), the main crime hotspot is near Berry Crescent. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Charlemont with Grove Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Biddlestone Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cypress Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Brindle Road | Under investigation |
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