Crime Rate in Paddock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Paddock

The total recorded crimes in Paddock, Walsall, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Paddock crime rate of 1.91 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Paddock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bernard Street with total crimes: 4
  • Sutton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Birmingham Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Paddock has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 1.91 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walsall)CrimesRank (Walsall)CrimesRank (Walsall)
Birchills Leamore390 14,699 14,553 1
Willenhall South220 22,979 22,927 2
Pleck211 42,594 42,834 3
St Matthew's217 32,907 32,427 4
Bentley and Darlaston North149 62,019 52,187 5
Blakenall160 51,754 82,095 6
Bloxwich West124 81,921 61,582 8
Darlaston South142 71,812 71,920 7
Palfrey109 91,474 91,537 9
Brownhills97 121,445 101,404 10
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood104 101,200 131,207 13
Bloxwich East100 111,213 121,255 11
Aldridge Central and South79 141,302 111,138 15
Willenhall North72 161,065 151,228 12
Short Heath80 131,098 141,070 16
Rushall-Shelfield76 151,032 161,178 14
Pelsall67 17765 17812 17
Pheasey Park Farm40 19544 19520 19
Streetly33 20349 20478 20

Paddock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 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 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202520
January 202527
December 202427
November 202423
October 202415
September 202428
July 202419
June 202448
May 202426
April 202421

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
September 20241
June 20246
April 20241

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Paddock in March 2025

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

1. Bernard Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sutton Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Birmingham Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Birmingham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. A34 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Florence Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Walsingham Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Moncrieffe Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Burglary1
10. Bodmin Rise (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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