Total Crime Rate
140.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Middlemore Lane West area has the 7th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Aldridge Central and South , and the 149th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Middlemore Lane West (WS9 8DR) in the last 12 months was 140.3 per 1,000 residents and was 104.0% higher 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 -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 68.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Middlemore Lane West (WS9 8DR), the main crime hotspot is near Anglian Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 1 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 | Burglary | Anglian Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Anglian Road | Under investigation |
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