Total Crime Rate
37.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bridlewood area has the 40th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Aldridge Central and South , and the 226th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bridlewood (B74 3HD) in the last 12 months was 37.8 per 1,000 residents and was 46.6% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 31.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bridlewood (B74 3HD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chester Road, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Boundary Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aldridge Central and South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Boundary Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Valley Road | Under investigation |
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