Total Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Birmingham Road area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Aldridge Central and South , and the 34th 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 Birmingham Road (WS9 0AQ) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 81.7% lower than the Aldridge Central and South average (70.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 100.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Birmingham Road (WS9 0AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Tynings Lane. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldridge Central and South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Winchester Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harborough Drive | Under investigation |
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