Total Crime Rate
19.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
14.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Orchard Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brewood, Coven & Blymhill , and the 65th lowest crime rate of 355 local areas in South Staffordshire .
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 Orchard Close (WV9 5AS) in the last 12 months was 19.9 per 1,000 residents and was 63.0% lower than the Brewood, Coven & Blymhill average (53.8 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Orchard Close (WV9 5AS), the main crime hotspot is near Brewood Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brewood, Coven & Blymhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Lawn Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | New Homage Gardens | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Brewood Road | Under investigation |
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