Total Crime Rate
71.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Leasow area has the 24th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Aldridge Central and South , and the 375th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
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 The Leasow (WS9 0EF) in the last 12 months was 71.6 per 1,000 residents and was 1.1% higher 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 Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 34.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Leasow (WS9 0EF), the main crime hotspot is near High Ridge Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 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 | Vehicle crime | The Meadows | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Berry Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Middlemore Lane West | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lea View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lea View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Ridge Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Berry Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Berry Drive | Under investigation |
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