Total Crime Rate
107.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bescot Crescent area has the 7th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Palfrey , and the 226th highest 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 Bescot Crescent (WS1 4DJ) in the last 12 months was 107.7 per 1,000 residents and was 43.0% higher than the Palfrey average (75.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 47.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -34.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bescot Crescent (WS1 4DJ), the main crime hotspot is near Milton Place. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Palfrey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Bescot Crescent | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bescot Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Milton Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Milton Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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