Crime Rates at New Cross Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7ST

New Cross Street area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Bentley and Darlaston North , and the 137th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .

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 New Cross Street (WS10 7ST) in the last 12 months was 146.2 per 1,000 residents and was 27.9% higher than the Bentley and Darlaston North average (114.3 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 Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 105.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 63.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around New Cross Street (WS10 7ST), the main crime hotspot is near Ironmill Way. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.