Total Crime Rate
98.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Walmley Ash Lane area has the 24th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap , and the 1402nd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Walmley Ash Lane (B76 9BX) in the last 12 months was 98.3 per 1,000 residents and was 15.4% higher than the Sutton Reddicap average (85.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 31.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -47.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Walmley Ash Lane (B76 9BX), the main crime hotspot is near Farvale Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sutton Reddicap| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Oakenhayes Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Farvale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Redmoor Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Redmoor Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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