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Crime in Shire Oak

Shire Oak had 278 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 170.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 50 Walsall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% above the middle Walsall area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

WS8, Walsall · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Shire Oak

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170.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 50Walsall rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common99 in 3 months

Month by month

76 Mar 90 Apr 103 May 86 Jun 88 Jul 104 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9936%
shoplifting6022%
vehicle crime238%
criminal damage228%
theft218%
public order186%
anti-social behaviour104%
other crime104%

Shire Oak against Walsall

TypeShire Oak per 1,000Middle Walsall areaChange
Violence60.749.2▲ 8%
Burglary2.54.8▼ 82%
Vehicle crime14.110▲ 35%
Anti-social behaviour6.14.6▼ 37%
Theft and robbery15.39.5▼ 7%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shire Oak170.5▲ 3%
Clayhanger157.30%
Catshill147.70%
Brownhills116.3▼ 2%
Walsall Wood101.4▼ 2%
Holly Bank74.3▼ 3%
Stonnall40.9▲ 60%
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 Shire Oak a safe area?

Shire Oak had about 170.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 50 Walsall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shire Oak?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (99), followed by shoplifting (60) and vehicle crime (23).