Total Crime Rate
66.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wyre Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood , and the 403rd highest 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 Wyre Close (WS9 9PJ) in the last 12 months was 66.0 per 1,000 residents and was 19.8% 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 53.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wyre Close (WS9 9PJ), the main crime hotspot is near Bridgwater Close. Police recorded 55 crimes here, including 33 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 | Other crime | Bridgwater Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bridgwater Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Church View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | B4153 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | B4153 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Bridgwater Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridgwater Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridgwater Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hall Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Keepers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Camden Street | Under investigation |
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