Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Walton Heath area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bloxwich West , and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 824 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 Walton Heath (WS3 3UF) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 83.1% lower than the Bloxwich West average (114.0 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Walton Heath (WS3 3UF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Byland Way (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bloxwich West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Astbury Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Broad Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Byland Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Byland Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Byland Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Burslem Close | Under investigation |
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