Crime Rates at Newent Close, Willenhall, WV12 4DG

Newent Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Short Heath , and the 96th 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 Newent Close (WV12 4DG) in the last 12 months was 22.3 per 1,000 residents and was 71.1% lower than the Short Heath average (77.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Newent Close (WV12 4DG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Clarkes Lane, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Farmbridge Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.