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 March 2025 are around 217 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Matthew's crime rate of 2.48 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (4.48% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (104.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
St Matthew's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • George Street with total crimes: 18
  • Caldmore Green with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Matthew's has recorded 217 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 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.

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
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
Paddock52 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm40 19544 19520 19
Streetly33 20349 20478 20

St Matthew's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (194 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (101 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 20258
December 20247
November 202413
October 202420
September 202415
July 202414
June 202434
May 202420
April 202410

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
July 202417
June 202412
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 1009 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202567
January 202568
December 202488
November 202489
October 202490
September 202466
July 202489
June 2024194
May 202487
April 2024101

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202526
January 202520
December 202417
November 202416
October 202421
September 202422
July 202440
June 202462
May 202431
April 202433

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
July 202418
June 202428
May 202411
April 202419

A total of 444 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202522
January 202535
December 202419
November 202437
October 202450
September 202450
July 202429
June 202488
May 202435
April 202434

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 202410
September 20244
July 20246
June 202428
May 20249
April 202417

A total of 183 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 202415
November 20245
October 202429
September 202411
July 202419
June 202438
May 202416
April 202422

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
July 20247
June 202412
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 202414
October 20249
September 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 202512
December 202414
November 202411
October 202414
September 20247
July 202416
June 202422
May 202411
April 202417

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St Matthew's in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences3
2. George Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Caldmore Green (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Westbourne Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
7. Dairy Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Sister Dora Gardens (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
10. Tantarra Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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