Total Crime Rate
14.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Aldridge Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Streetly , and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Aldridge Road (B74 2DS) in the last 12 months was 14.6 per 1,000 residents and was 45.8% lower than the Streetly average (26.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -63.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Aldridge Road (B74 2DS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ashwood Close, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Forest Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Streetly| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aldridge Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Breech Close | Under investigation |
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