Crime in Paddock: statistics, rates and trends
628 crimes were recorded in Paddock in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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628 crimes were recorded in Paddock in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 294 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Paddock has the 3,187th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Paddock | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 628 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.2 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,589 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Paddock was highest in the year to July 2021 (857 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (606). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 628 | 46.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 606 | 44.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 689 | 50.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 771 | 56.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 844 | 62.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 857 | 63.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 690 | 50.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 691 | 50.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 713 | 52.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Paddock over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+20%) and vehicle crime (+12%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-55%) and other theft (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 294 | 21.6 | 0.63 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 6.0 | 1.23 | +12% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.5 | 1.00 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -13% |
| Public order | 35 | 2.6 | 0.39 | +6% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.2 | 0.35 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 1.3 | 0.09 | -55% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +12% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 0.91 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.9 | 0.11 | +500% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +80% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 0.39 | +80% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.18 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Paddock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Paddock recorded 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 46.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Paddock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Paddock recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Paddock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Paddock recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Paddock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Paddock recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Paddock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Paddock recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Paddock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Paddock recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Paddock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Paddock recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Paddock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Paddock recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Paddock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Paddock recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Paddock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Paddock recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Paddock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Paddock recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Paddock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Paddock recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Paddock
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Paddock recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Paddock
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Paddock recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Paddock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Paddock.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Paddock |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's | 2,696 | 162.3 | +251% |
| Palfrey | 1,466 | 82.2 | +78% |
| Pleck | 2,412 | 133.5 | +189% |
| Pheasey Park Farm | 481 | 40.9 | -11% |
| Blakenall | 1,873 | 105.5 | +128% |
| Aldridge Central and South | 1,012 | 69.1 | +49% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,343 | 224.1 | +385% |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 909 | 73.1 | +58% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Paddock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Bernard Street | 27 |
| On or near Lumley Road | 26 |
| On or near Tong Street | 25 |
| On or near Chuckery Road | 22 |
| On or near The Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near Beacon Street | 16 |
| On or near Burleigh Street | 16 |
| On or near Princes Avenue | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Paddock over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 246 | 39.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 36.1% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 10.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.0% |
| Not recorded | 18 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% |
Paddock has an estimated population of 13,589. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Paddock sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Paddock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.8% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Paddock a safe place to live?
Paddock recorded 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Paddock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (82).
Is crime in Paddock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Paddock was up 4% on the year before: 628 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 606 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Paddock?
Paddock is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Paddock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.