Crime Rates at The Precinct, Willenhall, WV12 4PZ

The Precinct area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Short Heath , and the 305th lowest crime rate of 827 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 The Precinct (WV12 4PZ) in the last 12 months was 49.1 per 1,000 residents and was 32.8% lower than the Short Heath average (73.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Precinct (WV12 4PZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cornwall Gate, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Shepherd Drive (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.