Total Crime Rate
30.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Macadam Close area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central , and the 117th lowest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Macadam Close (WS7 9LJ) in the last 12 months was 30.5 per 1,000 residents and was 47.4% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 800.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 70.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Macadam Close (WS7 9LJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Westwoods Hollow, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Westbourne Crescent (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Boney Hay & Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Keble Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greyhound Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Boney Hay Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodford Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hunter Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Westbourne Crescent | Under investigation |
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