Total Crime Rate
13.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Laurel Drive area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central , and the 40th lowest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
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 Laurel Drive (WS7 9BL) in the last 12 months was 13.8 per 1,000 residents and was 76.2% lower than the Boney Hay & Central average (58.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Laurel Drive (WS7 9BL), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Boney Hay & Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chaseley Gardens | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fallow Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Newcomen Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
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