Crime in Streetly: statistics, rates and trends
497 crimes were recorded in Streetly in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Streetly at a glance
- Crime trends in Streetly
- Types of crime in Streetly
- Streetly compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Streetly
- Streets with the most crime in Streetly
- What happened after crimes were reported in Streetly
- Population and deprivation in Streetly
- Questions about crime in Streetly
- About this data
497 crimes were recorded in Streetly in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 167 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Streetly has the 1,383rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Streetly | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 497 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.0 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,525 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Streetly was highest in the year to July 2021 (684 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (436). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 497 | 32.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 436 | 28.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 478 | 30.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 669 | 43.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 623 | 40.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 684 | 44.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 554 | 35.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 558 | 35.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 671 | 43.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Streetly 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 other theft (+50%) and vehicle crime (+22%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-20%) and criminal damage and arson (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 10.8 | 0.31 | +5% |
| Other theft | 78 | 5.0 | 0.79 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 3.9 | 0.78 | +22% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.2 | 0.89 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 2.3 | 0.33 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 2.2 | 0.26 | +143% |
| Public order | 27 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -7% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 0.55 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 1.0 | 0.07 | -20% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.4 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Streetly
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Streetly recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 33.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Streetly
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Streetly recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Streetly
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Streetly recorded 60 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 22% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Streetly
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Streetly recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Streetly
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Streetly recorded 35 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 down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Streetly
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Streetly recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Streetly
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Streetly recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Streetly
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Streetly recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Streetly
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Streetly recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Streetly
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Streetly recorded 6 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Streetly
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Streetly recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Streetly
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Streetly 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Streetly, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Streetly.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Streetly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasey | 390 | 39.0 | +22% |
| Aldridge | 953 | 60.8 | +90% |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 6,530 | 71.5 | +123% |
| Rushall and Shelfield | 806 | 72.3 | +126% |
| Walsall | 10,400 | 138.3 | +332% |
| Brownhills | 2,188 | 104.7 | +227% |
| Pelsall | 667 | 69.7 | +118% |
| West Bromwich | 11,570 | 107.6 | +236% |
1 areas within Streetly, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Streetly had the highest rate (26.0 per 1,000) and Streetly the lowest (26.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streetly | Neighbourhood | 12,741 | 331 | 26.0 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 105 |
| On or near Kingscroft Close | 19 |
| On or near Grange Drive | 13 |
| On or near Birmingham Road | 11 |
| On or near Silverstone Drive | 11 |
| On or near Chester Road | 10 |
| On or near Boundary Road | 8 |
| On or near Hundred Acre Road | 8 |
| On or near Limetree Road | 8 |
| On or near The Glade | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Streetly 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 238 | 47.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 158 | 31.8% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 9.9% |
| Not recorded | 16 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Streetly has an estimated population of 15,525. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Streetly sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Streetly |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 90.0% |
| Social rented homes | 2.3% |
| Private rented homes | 7.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Streetly a safe place to live?
Streetly recorded 32.0 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (78).
Is crime in Streetly going up or down?
Recorded crime in Streetly was up 14% on the year before: 497 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 436 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Streetly?
Streetly 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.