Crime in Paddock: statistics, rates and trends
622 crimes were recorded in Paddock in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (286), vehicle crime (85) and criminal damage and arson (48) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,207th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Paddock | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 622 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.8 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,589 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Paddock peaked in the year to August 2022 (864 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (610). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 622 | 45.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 610 | 44.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 674 | 49.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 760 | 55.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 864 | 63.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 840 | 61.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 706 | 52.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 706 | 52.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 696 | 51.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, Paddock recorded notably more vehicle crime (26% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (65% below) and public order (60% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 71 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 286 | 21.0 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Public order | 36 | 2.6 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.3 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 0.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Paddock; the highest is Birchills Leamore (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Pheasey Park Farm (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Paddock |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's | 2,737 | 164.7 | +260% |
| Palfrey | 1,497 | 83.9 | +83% |
| Pleck | 2,483 | 137.5 | +200% |
| Pheasey Park Farm | 480 | 40.8 | -11% |
| Blakenall | 1,862 | 104.9 | +129% |
| Aldridge Central and South | 1,030 | 70.3 | +54% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,333 | 223.6 | +388% |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 950 | 76.4 | +67% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Paddock over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Bernard Street | 26 |
| On or near Lumley Road | 25 |
| On or near Tong Street | 25 |
| On or near Chuckery Road | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Burleigh Street | 17 |
| On or near Beacon Street | 16 |
| On or near Parklands Gardens | 16 |
| On or near The Crescent | 16 |
Of the 610 crimes in Paddock with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 12 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 257 | 42.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 237 | 38.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Paddock has an estimated population of 13,589 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and more home ownership (81%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Paddock average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Paddock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Paddock a safe place to live?
Paddock recorded 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,207th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Paddock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 286 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (85).
Is crime in Paddock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Paddock was up 2% on the year before: 622 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 610 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Paddock?
About 13,589 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Paddock?
Paddock is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.