Streetly Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category in Streetly for November 2024, occurred at a rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents—81% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s unusually low levels of violent crime, a trend that may be attributed to its built-up character within Walsall, where community cohesion and local policing efforts could contribute to a safer environment. Property crimes, which accounted for 62% of all incidents, were also significantly below the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 9% below the national figure, while shoplifting and criminal damage and arson both showed notable reductions compared to the UK. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday—likely influenced patterns in specific crime types. For instance, the 100% increase in shoplifting may be tied to the heightened retail activity during the month, whereas the rise in vehicle crime could reflect increased traffic or parking activity. However, the overall stability in the crime rate, which remained at 1.9 per 1,000, suggests that while seasonal factors may temporarily affect certain categories, the broader trend of low crime persists. This data illustrates a community where crime is rare but not entirely absent, with the area’s small size and proximity to Walsall playing a role in maintaining this status quo.

November saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 3 to 6 incidents, and a 100% jump in shoplifting, which moved from zero to three cases. These spikes may be linked to Black Friday shopping activity, which typically drives retail-related crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other theft both fell by 50%, suggesting a possible reduction in incidents during the month. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, remained significantly below the UK average at 0.5 per 1,000 (81% below), while criminal damage and arson also showed a 66.7% increase, potentially influenced by Bonfire Night events. The overall balance of crime in Streetly still leans heavily towards property crimes, with 62% of incidents falling into this category compared to 27.6% for violent crimes. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting highlights the need for vigilance during peak shopping periods.

Streetly's crime rate in November 2024 remained stable at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a 3.1% decrease from the previous month. This consistency suggests no major fluctuations in local safety, though the rate remains 75% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 15,444. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 533 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents within the community. Given the area’s built-up nature and proximity to Walsall, this rate aligns with the characteristics of a smaller, possibly more tightly knit urban environment where crime is less frequent but not entirely absent. The low monthly exposure figure indicates that residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, though the seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night—may have influenced patterns in specific crime types.