Total Crime Rate
122.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025March Banks area has the 14th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Brereton & Ravenhill , and the 55th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
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 March Banks (WS15 2SA) in the last 12 months was 122.7 per 1,000 residents and was 54.4% higher than the Brereton & Ravenhill average (79.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons 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 Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 30 (≈ 92.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around March Banks (WS15 2SA), the main crime hotspot is near Chase Side Drive. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brereton & Ravenhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Chase Side Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | March Banks | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Frank Rogers Walk | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wetherall Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hagley Road | Under investigation |
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