Total Crime Rate
12.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wallheath Crescent area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bourne Vale , and the 35th lowest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
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 Wallheath Crescent (WS9 9HT) in the last 12 months was 12.7 per 1,000 residents and was 87.3% lower than the Bourne Vale average (99.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. Overall, crime levels by type were broadly flat compared to 2024, with no category showing a clear year-on-year rise or fall.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wallheath Crescent (WS9 9HT), the main crime hotspot is near Cartersfield Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bourne Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wallheath Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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