Total Crime Rate
40.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Glyn Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Darlaston South , and the 244th 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 Glyn Avenue (WV14 8NL) in the last 12 months was 40.3 per 1,000 residents and was 53.7% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Glyn Avenue (WV14 8NL), 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 | Bull Lane | Offender given a caution |
| 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 | Curtin Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Charnwood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hyett Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Great Bridge Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mullion Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mullion Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Glyn Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hannah Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hannah Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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