Crime Rate in Paddock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Paddock

The total recorded crimes in Paddock, Walsall, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Paddock crime rate of 2.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Paddock, encompassing approximately 27,243 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Paddock Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tong Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Selborne Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Paddock?

To understand the safety of Paddock, we need to analyze Paddock crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Paddock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Walsall average, with 629 crimes compared to 1640.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Paddock recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Paddock had fewer crimes than the Walsall average, with 747 crimes compared to 1,655. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Paddock recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Walsall, Paddock has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Paddock Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Paddock has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 18th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Paddock crimes were 629. The crime rate of Paddock in 2024 was 23.09 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Paddock were around 747 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.42 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Paddock)CrimesRank (Paddock)CrimesRank (Paddock)
Birchills Leamore341 14,699 14,553 1
Willenhall South263 22,979 22,927 2
Pleck192 42,594 42,834 3
St Matthew's208 32,907 32,427 4
Bentley and Darlaston North136 82,019 52,187 5
Darlaston South175 51,812 71,920 7
Blakenall146 71,754 82,095 6
Bloxwich West157 61,921 61,582 8
Palfrey114 101,474 91,537 9
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood114 91,200 131,207 13
Brownhills91 131,445 101,404 10
Bloxwich East109 111,213 121,255 11
Aldridge Central and South98 121,302 111,138 15
Willenhall North75 141,065 151,228 12
Rushall-Shelfield63 171,032 161,178 14
Short Heath65 161,098 141,070 16
Pelsall70 15765 17812 17
Pheasey Park Farm33 19544 19520 19
Streetly21 20349 20478 20

Paddock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202522
May 202521
April 202519
March 202527
February 202520
January 202527
December 202427
November 202423
October 202415
September 202428

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20259
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
September 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Paddock in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Paddock postcode area is presented below.

1. Tong Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Selborne Street (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Sutton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Edinburgh Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Calthorpe Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Nutmeg Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
10. Launceston Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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