Total Crime Rate
43.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sycamore Road area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Palfrey , and the 263rd 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 Sycamore Road (WS5 4NG) in the last 12 months was 43.2 per 1,000 residents and was 42.7% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Robbery ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 36.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 28.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sycamore Road (WS5 4NG), the main crime hotspot is near Hawthorn Road. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Palfrey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sarah Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rowan Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Botany Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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