Total Crime Rate
64.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lee Walk area has the 21st highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadsmoor , and the 134th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
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 Lee Walk (WS11 6TP) in the last 12 months was 64.4 per 1,000 residents and was 16.9% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 42.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 61.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lee Walk (WS11 6TP), the main crime hotspot is near Broomsfield. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broomsfield | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Matlock Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Radnor Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bridge Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bridge Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bridge Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chaffinch Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Herondale | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chaffinch Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Herondale | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Andover Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingsway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Muldoon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cumberland Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Andover Place | Under investigation |
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