Crime Rates at Bridge Avenue, Walsall, WS6 7EP

Bridge Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cheslyn Hay Village , and the 60th lowest crime rate of 355 local areas in South Staffordshire .

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 Bridge Avenue (WS6 7EP) in the last 12 months was 18.2 per 1,000 residents and was 53.0% lower than the Cheslyn Hay Village average (38.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bridge Avenue (WS6 7EP), the main crime hotspot is near Forge Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.