Streetly Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Streetly, 1.8 crimes were reported in February 2026—a figure that places the area 71.9% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the unique characteristics of this built-up area within Walsall, where urban density and community structures may contribute to lower crime rates. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (50% of total incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (10.7%) and shoplifting (10.7%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull that may limit opportunities for certain crimes. The dominance of violent crimes over property-related offences suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts, influenced by the area's social fabric and local initiatives. Violent crimes in Streetly are 61% below the UK average for this category, a gap that may reflect the impact of community policing, local support networks, or the area's compact nature, which could facilitate quicker response times and stronger social cohesion. While the low crime rate offers reassurance, the presence of violence and sexual offences underscores the need for targeted prevention efforts in high-risk contexts such as public spaces and late-night hours. The relatively low rates of property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, may be partly explained by the area's retail and residential mix, which could deter opportunistic theft. However, the increase in criminal damage and arson, though small, raises questions about potential underlying factors such as economic pressures or environmental issues that warrant further investigation.

February saw notable fluctuations in specific crime types, with criminal damage and arson tripling from zero to three incidents, while public order and anti-social behaviour each doubled. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest shifts in local dynamics that may warrant closer attention. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 60% (from five to two incidents), potentially reflecting seasonal changes in car usage or improved security measures. Violent crimes, which made up 50% of all incidents, remain 61% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000, a disparity that may be linked to Streetly's compact built-up area and community-focused policing strategies. The sharp decline in other theft (down 33.3%) and vehicle crime underscores the effectiveness of targeted interventions in curbing property-related offences.

Streetly's February 2026 crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 26.4% decline from the previous month's 2.5 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the winter lull typically observed in built-up areas, where reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring inactivity may dampen opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in February, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of crime in urban environments. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 552 residents, illustrating the relatively low risk faced by individuals in Streetly compared to the UK average. This monthly aggregate highlights the rarity of crime in the area, though it does not eliminate the need for vigilance in high-risk contexts such as public spaces or late-night hours.