Total Crime Rate
15.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bradwell Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Heath Hayes & Wimblebury , and the 25th lowest 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 Bradwell Lane (WS15 4RW) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 55.7% lower than the Heath Hayes & Wimblebury average (35.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bradwell Lane (WS15 4RW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Castle Gate, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near High Meadow (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Heath Hayes & Wimblebury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Baden Powell Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Castle Gate | Under investigation |
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