Crime in Streetly, Walsall: statistics, rates and trends

331 crimes were recorded in Streetly, Walsall in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.

331 crimes were recorded in Streetly, Walsall in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 139 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Streetly, Walsall has the 3,842nd highest crime rate.

MeasureStreetly, WalsallWalsallEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202633130,3985,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents26.0102.896.4
Change on previous 12 months+2%+0%-1%
Population12,741295,67858,797,018

Recorded crime in Streetly, Walsall was highest in the year to July 2021 (582 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (323). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202633126.096.4
Year to July 202532325.497.1
Year to July 202438630.397.7
Year to July 202353642.15.2
Year to July 202252641.3101.3
Year to July 202158245.7102.1
Year to July 202046036.1101.9
Year to July 201941032.2101.5
Year to July 201850039.2100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202629
June 202632
May 202637
April 202633
March 202621
February 202621
January 202626
December 202520
November 202536
October 202521
September 202521
August 202534

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Streetly, Walsall 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 vehicle crime (+32%) and criminal damage and arson (+16%). The largest falls were in burglary (-18%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences13910.90.32+6%
Vehicle crime503.90.80+32%
Burglary332.60.73-18%
Criminal damage and arson292.30.34+16%
Public order241.90.28+4%
Other theft151.20.18-12%
Anti-social behaviour120.90.06-29%
Other crime120.90.45-20%
Shoplifting60.50.06+0%
Drugs50.40.12-17%
Possession of weapons30.20.24n/a
Robbery30.20.17+0%

Violence and sexual offences in Streetly, Walsall

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Streetly, Walsall recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 42.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Streetly, Walsall

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Streetly, Walsall recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Streetly, Walsall

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Streetly, Walsall recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Streetly, Walsall

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Streetly, Walsall recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Streetly, Walsall

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Streetly, Walsall recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Streetly, Walsall

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Streetly, Walsall recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Streetly, Walsall

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Streetly, Walsall recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Streetly, Walsall

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Streetly, Walsall recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Streetly, Walsall

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Streetly, Walsall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Streetly, Walsall

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Streetly, Walsall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Streetly, Walsall

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Streetly, Walsall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Streetly, Walsall

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Streetly, Walsall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Streetly, Walsall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Streetly, Walsall.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Streetly, Walsall
Pheasey Park Farm48140.9+57%
Aldridge Central and South1,01269.1+166%
Paddock62846.2+78%
Rushall-Shelfield90973.1+181%
St Matthew's2,696162.3+525%
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood1,07581.5+214%
Palfrey1,46682.2+216%
Blakenall1,873105.5+306%

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 Streetly, Walsall over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Kingscroft Close19
On or near Petrol Station18
On or near Grange Drive13
On or near Silverstone Drive11
On or near Chester Road10
On or near Boundary Road8
On or near Hundred Acre Road8
On or near Limetree Road8
On or near Foley Wood Close7
On or near Lilac Avenue7

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Streetly, Walsall 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified13139.6%
Unable to prosecute suspect13139.6%
Under investigation3310.0%
Not recorded123.6%
Local resolution72.1%
Awaiting court outcome61.8%
Court result unavailable41.2%
Status update unavailable30.9%
Further investigation is not in the public interest20.6%
Offender given a caution10.3%
Action to be taken by another organisation10.3%

Streetly, Walsall has an estimated population of 12,741. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Streetly, Walsall sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureStreetly, Walsall
Aged 0 to 1518.2%
Aged 16 to 6456.8%
Aged 65 and over25.0%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage89.1%
Social rented homes2.5%
Private rented homes8.4%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)9.6

Is Streetly, Walsall a safe place to live?

Streetly, Walsall recorded 26.0 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 Streetly, Walsall?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (50).

Is crime in Streetly, Walsall going up or down?

Recorded crime in Streetly, Walsall was up 2% on the year before: 331 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 323 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Streetly, Walsall?

Streetly, Walsall 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 Streetly, Walsall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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