Total Crime Rate
39.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Greenwood Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood , and the 233rd 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 Greenwood Road (WS9 8XW) in the last 12 months was 39.0 per 1,000 residents and was 52.6% lower than the Aldridge North and Walsall Wood average (82.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Greenwood Road (WS9 8XW), the main crime hotspot is near Grange Avenue. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldridge North and Walsall Wood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Porchester Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walton Road | Under investigation |
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