Streetly Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Streetly's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 63.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects the area's generally low crime profile, though the data reveals specific shifts in crime types that may warrant closer attention. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.8% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category, yet they remained 64% below the UK average. Burglary, at 0.4 per 1,000, was the second most common type, but it was 43% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting a local vulnerability in property crime. Vehicle crime, while declining by 28.6% compared to December, remained 19% below the UK average, consistent with January's typical seasonal context of reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours. The overall low crime rate aligns with Streetly's status as a built-up area within Walsall, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to the stability of violent crime rates. However, the absence of significant increases in most categories, coupled with the sharp rise in drug-related incidents, indicates a need for targeted awareness, particularly around the post-holiday period when illicit activity may temporarily surge. This data also highlights the importance of contextualising crime trends within broader demographic and geographic factors, such as the area's proximity to major urban centres and its reliance on local retail and services, which may influence both crime patterns and resident perceptions of safety.

January 2026 witnessed sharp increases in three specific crime categories: drugs, robbery, and possession of weapons, all of which rose from zero to one reported incident each. This surge, though small in absolute terms, reflects a 100% month-on-month increase in each category and may partly explain the overall 18.8% rise in the area's crime rate. Violent crimes remained the most common type, accounting for 36.8% of all incidents, though they remained 64% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Conversely, vehicle crime decreased by 28.6% (from 7 to 5 incidents), a drop consistent with seasonal patterns in January, which typically see reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor activities. The most significant UK comparison occurs in burglary, where Streetly's rate of 0.4 per 1,000 was 43% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a local vulnerability in property crime that contrasts with the area's overall low crime profile.

Streetly's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 18.8% compared to December 2025, moving from 2.1 to 2.5 per 1,000 residents. While this increase remains well below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, it signals a shift in local patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 406 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 15,444. On a daily basis, Streetly saw approximately one crime reported every 31 days, a rate that reflects the area's generally low crime profile despite the recent uptick. This monthly exposure figure underscores that while the absolute number of crimes remains manageable, the 18.8% increase is notable in an area that typically experiences stable or declining rates. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the risk for any individual resident remains significantly lower than the UK average, though the rise in specific categories warrants attention.