Crime Rates at Dorchester Close, Walsall, WS3 1JP

This area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Blakenall , and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .

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 This (WS3 1JP) in the last 12 months was 44.5 per 1,000 residents and was 76.6% lower than the Blakenall average (190.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 26.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode WS3 1JP, the main crime hotspot is near Harden Grove. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.