Total Crime Rate
30.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Walstead Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Palfrey , and the 160th 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 Walstead Road (WS5 4LY) in the last 12 months was 30.9 per 1,000 residents and was 59.0% lower than the Palfrey average (75.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Walstead Road (WS5 4LY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Delves Crescent, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Blackthorne Road (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Palfrey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Botany Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rowan Road | Under investigation |
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