Streetly Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Streetly during October 2024 reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property-related incidents, a pattern that may reflect the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics. With a total of 30 reported crimes—15 of which were violent and sexual offences—this category accounted for exactly half of all incidents, significantly outpacing property crimes, which totaled 11. This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes constitute 63% of the national total, but in Streetly, the figure is 50%, suggesting a different local context. The overall crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents is 76.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, indicating a relatively safe environment. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these figures, as October’s shorter days and the approach of Halloween may have influenced activity patterns, increasing the visibility of violent incidents in public spaces. While property crimes such as vehicle crime and burglary remain below UK averages, their lower frequency compared to violent crime may be linked to the area’s built-up nature, where high foot traffic and community engagement could deter certain types of offences. However, the absence of a clear seasonal spike in property crime suggests that other factors—such as local policing initiatives or community cohesion—may contribute to the area’s low overall rate. This snapshot highlights the need for further analysis to understand the interplay between local conditions and crime trends.

October 2024 saw a 50% reduction in burglary, criminal damage and arson, and public order offences compared to September, with each category dropping from six to three incidents. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which could have altered patterns of outdoor activity. The balance between property and violent crime shifted significantly, with violent crimes—specifically violence and sexual offences—making up 50% of all reported incidents, compared to 36.7% for property crimes. This dominance of violent crime is 63% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a unique local dynamic. Vehicle crime and burglary both fell below UK averages by 57% and 39% respectively, though these figures remain subject to interpretation given the small number of incidents in each category.

Streetly’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 28.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal trends, as shorter daylight hours and the transition into autumn may have influenced patterns of activity in the area. On a daily basis, the local figure translates to approximately one reported crime per day, a rate that remains low compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 515 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area within Walsall. When contextualised against the local population of 15,444, this figure underscores the area’s position as a safer community compared to the UK average, though the exact reasons for this contrast remain subject to further analysis.