Total Crime Rate
56.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blue Bell Lane area has the 17th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cheslyn Hay Village , and the 128th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Blue Bell Lane (WS6 6HG) in the last 12 months was 56.7 per 1,000 residents and was 44.9% higher than the Cheslyn Hay Village average (39.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 3 cases , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 333.3% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 46.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 225.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blue Bell Lane (WS6 6HG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Alpha Way, where police recorded 21 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fair Oaks Drive (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Benton'S Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orion Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wharwell Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wharwell Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alpha Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Gorsey Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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