Total Crime Rate
34.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beaufort Way area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Aldridge Central and South , and the 185th lowest crime rate of 824 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 Beaufort Way (WS9 0HJ) in the last 12 months was 34.3 per 1,000 residents and was 51.6% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beaufort Way (WS9 0HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Beaufort Way. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 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 | Hartley Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Winchester Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ridge Way | Under investigation |
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