Crime in Streetly, Walsall: statistics, rates and trends
326 crimes were recorded in Streetly, Walsall in the 12 months to August 2026, 25.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Streetly, Walsall at a glance
- Crime trends in Streetly, Walsall
- Types of crime in Streetly, Walsall
- Streetly, Walsall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Streetly, Walsall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Streetly, Walsall
- Demographics of Streetly, Walsall
- Questions about crime in Streetly, Walsall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (137), vehicle crime (47) and burglary (30) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,860th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Streetly, Walsall | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 326 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.6 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,741 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Streetly, Walsall peaked in the year to August 2021 (569 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (321). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 326 | 25.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 321 | 25.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 376 | 29.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 546 | 42.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 528 | 41.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 569 | 44.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 462 | 36.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 432 | 33.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 479 | 37.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (69% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 26 and vehicle crime rose from 40 to 47, while burglary fell from 44 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 10.8 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 3.7 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.1 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.0 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Other theft | 18 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 1.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Streetly, Walsall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Streetly, Walsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasey Park Farm | 480 | 40.8 | +60% |
| Aldridge Central and South | 1,030 | 70.3 | +175% |
| Paddock | 622 | 45.8 | +79% |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 950 | 76.4 | +198% |
| St Matthew's | 2,737 | 164.7 | +544% |
| Aldridge North and Walsall Wood | 1,100 | 83.4 | +226% |
| Palfrey | 1,497 | 83.9 | +228% |
| Blakenall | 1,862 | 104.9 | +310% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Streetly, Walsall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kingscroft Close” and “Petrol Station” (18 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kingscroft Close | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Grange Drive | 15 |
| On or near Hundred Acre Road | 10 |
| On or near Boundary Road | 8 |
| On or near Chester Road | 8 |
| On or near Silverstone Drive | 8 |
| On or near Foley Wood Close | 7 |
| On or near Francis Close | 7 |
| On or near Lilac Avenue | 7 |
Of the 313 crimes in Streetly, Walsall with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 129 | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 39.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Streetly, Walsall has an estimated population of 12,741 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.5%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.4%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Streetly, Walsall average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Streetly, Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Streetly, Walsall a safe place to live?
Streetly, Walsall recorded 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,860th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Streetly, Walsall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (47).
Is crime in Streetly, Walsall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Streetly, Walsall was up 2% on the year before: 326 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 321 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Streetly, Walsall?
About 12,741 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Streetly, Walsall?
Streetly, Walsall 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.