Total Crime Rate
83.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Willenhall Lane area has the 16th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Bloxwich East , and the 315th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Willenhall Lane (WS2 7ED) in the last 12 months was 83.3 per 1,000 residents and was 24.1% lower than the Bloxwich East average (109.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 61.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Willenhall Lane (WS2 7ED), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 15 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 | Ashley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Commercial Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Ashley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wall End Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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