Total Crime Rate
65.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Albert Street area has the 20th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadsmoor , and the 130th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
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 Albert Street (WS11 5JD) in the last 12 months was 65.2 per 1,000 residents and was 15.9% lower than the Chadsmoor average (77.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 61.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 13.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Albert Street (WS11 5JD), the main crime hotspot is near Rigby Drive. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Redhill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rigby Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Masefield Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Edwards Croft | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Edwards Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broomhill Bank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rigby Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rigby Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Poplars | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Somerset Place | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Aidan'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Redhill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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