Total Crime Rate
67.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
41.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Berry Drive area has the 29th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Aldridge Central and South , and the 412th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
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 Berry Drive (WS9 0ED) in the last 12 months was 67.7 per 1,000 residents and was 1.5% lower than the Aldridge Central and South average (68.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 41.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Berry Drive (WS9 0ED), the main crime hotspot is near Gretton Crescent. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Walsall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Lea View | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Berry Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Gretton Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Gretton Crescent | Under investigation |
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