Total Crime Rate
19.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barns Lane area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Aldridge Central and South , and the 77th 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 Barns Lane (WS4 1HH) in the last 12 months was 19.9 per 1,000 residents and was 71.9% lower than the Aldridge Central and South average (70.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barns Lane (WS4 1HH), the main crime hotspot is near Barns Lane. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldridge Central and South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | York Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | York Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Countess Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Earls Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Earls Road | — |
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