Total Crime Rate
21.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Meadows area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brewood, Coven & Blymhill , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Meadows (WS11 1RB) in the last 12 months was 21.0 per 1,000 residents and was 56.8% lower than the Brewood, Coven & Blymhill average (48.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Meadows (WS11 1RB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Meadows, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hall Meadow (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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