Total Crime Rate
49.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brook Lane area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood , and the 308th 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 Brook Lane (WS9 9NA) in the last 12 months was 49.2 per 1,000 residents and was 40.2% 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 9 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 34.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 370.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brook Lane (WS9 9NA), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 5 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 | Oakwood Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Wood Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Coronation Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Church View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brook Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coronation Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laburnum Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Laburnum Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beech Tree Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakwood Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Courtyard | Under investigation |
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