Streetly Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Streetly’s crime rate for August 2025 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects a built-up area within Walsall, where the mix of residential and commercial spaces may contribute to a more stable crime profile. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 37% of all reported crimes.3 per 1,000 was 55% below the UK average. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area’s lower population density compared to major urban centres, as well as the presence of community policing initiatives that have historically reduced violent incidents. Property crimes, including vehicle crime and burglary, accounted for 63% of all reports, with vehicle crime at 0.5 per 1,000—28% above the UK average. This contrast highlights the vulnerability of specific assets, such as cars, in a built-up area with high traffic and limited secure parking. Seasonal factors, particularly the peak holiday season in August, may have played a role in the increase of shoplifting and criminal damage, as empty homes and increased foot traffic could have created opportunities for offenders. However, the overall crime rate remains firmly below the UK average, suggesting that local conditions—whether through effective policing, community engagement, or demographic stability—continue to mitigate the risks associated with urban living.

The most dramatic shift in August 2025 was the 400% increase in both criminal damage and arson and shoplifting, each rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 133.3% rise in vehicle crime (from 3 to 7), suggests a significant change in the crime mix. While violent crimes remained the most common category (accounting for 37% of total incidents), their rate of 1.3 per 1,000 was 55% below the UK average. Conversely, burglary, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 85% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000—a stark contrast to the overall rate’s position relative to the UK. The 50% drop in public order offences, from 2 to 1, may reflect a reduction in summer-related disturbances, though this category remains well below the UK average. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting—now 13% of all crimes—could signal heightened pressure on local businesses during the peak holiday season.

August 2025 saw a 74.1% increase in Streetly’s crime rate, rising from 2.0 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This shift places the area’s total crime rate at 3.5 per 1,000, still 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area within Walsall. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 286 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate, though modest, may partly explain why residents perceive the area as safer, even with the recent uptick in certain crime types. The increase from the previous month is notable, but the overall rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic stability—may be contributing to this sustained disparity.