Crime Rate in St Matthew's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Matthew's

The total recorded crimes in St Matthew's, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 206 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Matthew's crime rate of 2.35 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 St Matthew's, encompassing approximately 87,647 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-16.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
St Matthew's Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Dairy Close with total crimes: 9

How safe is St Matthew's?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, St Matthew's reported a higher crime volume than the Walsall average, with 2,907 crimes compared to 1,640. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Matthew's witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, St Matthew's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Walsall average, with 2,427 crimes compared to 1,655. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Matthew's witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Walsall, St Matthew's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Matthew's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Matthew's has recorded 206 crimes with crime rate of 2.56 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total St Matthew's crimes were 2,907. The crime rate of St Matthew's in 2024 was 33.17 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Matthew's were around 2,427 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.69 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Matthew's)CrimesRank (St Matthew's)CrimesRank (St Matthew's)
Birchills Leamore386 14,699 14,553 1
Willenhall South248 22,979 22,927 2
Pleck185 42,594 42,834 3
Bentley and Darlaston North133 92,019 52,187 5
Blakenall152 51,754 82,095 6
Bloxwich West147 61,921 61,582 8
Darlaston South140 71,812 71,920 7
Brownhills137 81,445 101,404 10
Palfrey105 101,474 91,537 9
Bloxwich East99 111,213 121,255 11
Aldridge Central and South97 121,302 111,138 15
Willenhall North77 161,065 151,228 12
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood92 131,200 131,207 13
Rushall-Shelfield87 141,032 161,178 14
Short Heath87 151,098 141,070 16
Pelsall66 17765 17812 17
Paddock57 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm43 19544 19520 19
Streetly26 20349 20478 20

St Matthew's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (50 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 89 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
July 202418

A total of 780 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202578
March 202570
February 202567
January 202568
December 202488
November 202489
October 202490
September 202466
July 202489

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 202415
November 20245
October 202429
September 202411
July 202419

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
July 202417

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202514
February 202514
January 20258
December 20247
November 202413
October 202420
September 202415
July 202414

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202512
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 202414
October 20249
September 20248
July 20248

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202511
February 202512
January 202512
December 202414
November 202411
October 202414
September 20247
July 202416

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
July 20244

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202530
March 202515
February 202526
January 202520
December 202417
November 202416
October 202421
September 202422
July 202440

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
July 20247

A total of 355 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202537
March 202545
February 202522
January 202535
December 202419
November 202437
October 202450
September 202450
July 202429

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 202410
September 20244
July 20246

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations St Matthew's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Matthew's postcode area is presented below.

1. George Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Dairy Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Caldmore Green (Map)
Total8
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Arboretum Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Magdalene Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Lysways Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Buckle Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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