Total Crime Rate
66.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cromwell Close area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Bentley and Darlaston North , and the 399th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
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 Cromwell Close (WS2 0LZ) in the last 12 months was 66.7 per 1,000 residents and was 41.7% lower than the Bentley and Darlaston North average (114.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 48.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 90.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cromwell Close (WS2 0LZ), the main crime hotspot is near Heather Grove. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bentley and Darlaston North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lime Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heather Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ewart Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowlands Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malkit Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malkit Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heather Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heather Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heather Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heather Grove | Under investigation |
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