Total Crime Rate
6.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Birches Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bilbrook , and the 10th lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Birches Road (WV8 2JQ) in the last 12 months was 6.6 per 1,000 residents and was 91.4% lower than the Bilbrook average (76.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Birches Road (WV8 2JQ), the main crime hotspot is near Wesley Avenue. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bilbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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