Total Crime Rate
17.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Streetly Wood area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Aldridge Central and South , and the 58th 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 Streetly Wood (B74 3DQ) in the last 12 months was 17.4 per 1,000 residents and was 75.4% lower than the Aldridge Central and South average (70.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% 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 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Streetly Wood (B74 3DQ), the main crime hotspot is near Links View. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldridge Central and South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Foley Church Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grasmere Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Links View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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