Total Crime Rate
63.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Charnwood Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Darlaston South , and the 405th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Charnwood Close (WV14 8LZ) in the last 12 months was 63.4 per 1,000 residents and was 27.3% lower than the Darlaston South average (87.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 35.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Charnwood Close (WV14 8LZ), the main crime hotspot is near Teal Grove. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Darlaston South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aston Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hannah Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Teal Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hannah Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bull Lane | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hannah Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Curtin Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Charnwood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Glyn Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Great Bridge Road | Under investigation |
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