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 July 2025 are around 208 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Matthew's crime rate of 2.37 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
St Matthew's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Graphic Close with total crimes: 10
  • George Street with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the St Matthew's has recorded 208 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Matthew's)CrimesRank (St Matthew's)CrimesRank (St Matthew's)
Birchills Leamore341 14,699 14,553 1
Willenhall South263 22,979 22,927 2
Pleck192 42,594 42,834 3
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
Paddock60 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm33 19544 19520 19
Streetly21 20349 20478 20

St Matthew's 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 88 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202512
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202514
April 202510
March 202511
February 202512
January 202512
December 202414
November 202411
October 202414
September 20247

A total of 867 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202588
May 202575
April 202578
March 202570
February 202567
January 202568
December 202488
November 202489
October 202490
September 202466

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20258
April 20259
March 202512
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 202414
October 20249
September 20248

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 202415
November 20245
October 202429
September 202411

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202512
April 202516
March 202514
February 202514
January 20258
December 20247
November 202413
October 202420
September 202415

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202511
April 202530
March 202515
February 202526
January 202520
December 202417
November 202416
October 202421
September 202422

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202516
May 202513
April 202514
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 373 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202524
May 202531
April 202537
March 202545
February 202522
January 202535
December 202419
November 202437
October 202450
September 202450

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St Matthew's in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Other crime1
2. Graphic Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. George Street (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
4. Sister Dora Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Robbery2
Burglary1
5. Lysways Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Glebe Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Arboretum Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Equestrian Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
9. Little London (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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