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Crime in Leighswood

Leighswood had 82 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 41.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 48th of 50 Walsall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 66% below the middle Walsall area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

WS9, Walsall · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Leighswood

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41.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
48 of 50Walsall rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common37 in 3 months

Month by month

37 Mar 38 Apr 20 May 28 Jun 30 Jul 24 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3745%
vehicle crime1620%
theft79%
public order67%
burglary45%
robbery34%
anti-social behaviour34%
weapons22%

Leighswood against Walsall

TypeLeighswood per 1,000Middle Walsall areaChange
Violence18.649.2▼ 3%
Burglary24.8▼ 64%
Vehicle crime810▲ 45%
Anti-social behaviour1.54.6–
Theft and robbery59.5▼ 9%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Walsall Wood101.4▼ 2%
Shelfield82.2▼ 2%
Holly Bank74.3▼ 3%
Aldridge71.9▲ 6%
High Heath56.6▲ 2%
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 Leighswood a safe area?

Leighswood had about 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 48 of 50 Walsall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Leighswood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (37), followed by vehicle crime (16) and theft (7).