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Crime in Walsall Wood

Walsall Wood had 235 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 101.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 32nd of 50 Walsall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% below the middle Walsall area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

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

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101.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
32 of 50Walsall rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common81 in 3 months

Month by month

80 Mar 68 Apr 92 May 80 Jun 80 Jul 75 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8134%
shoplifting5724%
vehicle crime2410%
theft136%
criminal damage136%
anti-social behaviour125%
public order94%
other crime73%

Walsall Wood against Walsall

TypeWalsall Wood per 1,000Middle Walsall areaChange
Violence3549.2▼ 7%
Burglary2.64.8▼ 57%
Vehicle crime10.410▼ 11%
Anti-social behaviour5.24.6▲ 9%
Theft and robbery8.69.50%

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%
High Heath56.6▲ 2%
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 Walsall Wood a safe area?

Walsall Wood had about 101.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 32 of 50 Walsall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Walsall Wood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (81), followed by shoplifting (57) and vehicle crime (24).