Total Crime Rate
40.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New College Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Birchills Leamore , and the 248th 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 New College Close (WS1 3TF) in the last 12 months was 40.7 per 1,000 residents and was 72.5% lower than the Birchills Leamore average (148.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 16.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New College Close (WS1 3TF), the main crime hotspot is near Magdalene Road. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birchills Leamore| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Magdalene Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Beacon Drive | Under investigation |
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