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Crime in Barr Common

Barr Common had 31 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 26 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 50th of 50 Walsall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 78% below the middle Walsall area. Crime was down 26% on the three months before.

WS9, Walsall · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barr Common

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26crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
50 of 50Walsall rank1st is the highest rate
-26%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 14 Apr 5 May 11 Jun 12 Jul 8 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barr Common. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1342%
vehicle crime413%
weapons413%
criminal damage310%
burglary26%
public order26%
theft13%
other crime13%

Barr Common against Walsall

TypeBarr Common per 1,000Middle Walsall areaChange
Violence10.949.2▼ 28%
Burglary1.74.8–
Vehicle crime3.410–
Anti-social behaviour04.6–
Theft and robbery0.89.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rushall100.3▲ 6%
Shelfield82.2▼ 2%
Holly Bank74.3▼ 3%
Aldridge71.9▲ 6%
Streetly45.6▲ 7%
Leighswood41.2▼ 14%
Barr Common26▼ 26%
See every Walsall area ranked on the crime in Walsall page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barr Common a safe area?

Barr Common had about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 50 of 50 Walsall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Barr Common?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by vehicle crime (4) and weapons (4).