Smethwick is among the top 10 safest medium-sized towns in the West Midlands, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of the West Midlands's 44 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Smethwick in 2020 was 81 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Smethwick a good area to live?

Wednesbury and Coseley were rated second and third-worst in the Black Country. But Smethwick and Stourbridge topped the list for the best place to live or buy a house.

What are the bad areas of Birmingham?

Many of the city's suburbs, like Bournville, are lovely and have worthwhile things to see. But understand which are the worst areas in Birmingham for crime, including Lozells, Handsworth, and Northfield, and steer clear of these roughest areas in Birmingham.