Crime Rate in Walsall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walsall

The total recorded crimes in Walsall, UK in February 2026 are around 2,267 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walsall crime rate of 7.98 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 Walsall, encompassing approximately 284,126 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (909) incidents (-10.36% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (288) incidents (20.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (241) incidents (13.68% increase)
Walsall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • George Street with total crimes: 21
  • Park Street with total crimes: 17

Walsall Police Info:

West Midlands Police

How safe is Walsall?

To understand the safety of Walsall, we need to analyze Walsall crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Walsall has recorded 32,801 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 115.45 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 91 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 33,099 crimes with a crime rate of 116.49, ranking it 76 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to West Midlands:

    • In 2024, Walsall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Midlands average, with 32801 crimes compared to 51799.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Walsall had fewer crimes than the West Midlands average, with 33,099 crimes compared to 53,565. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Walsall witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Walsall is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Midlands, Walsall has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Walsall Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Walsall has recorded 2,267 crimes with crime rate of 7.98 ranking 89th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2024, the total Walsall crimes were 32,801. The crime rate of Walsall in 2024 was 115.45 (year) or 9.62 (month) ranking it 91 danzarous in the UK. Walsall ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walsall were around 33,099 crimes with yearly crime rate of 116.49 (year) or 9.71 (month) ranking 76 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Midlands, Walsall ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Walsall

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley1,961 728,630 731,146 7
Solihull1,447 619,985 621,884 6
Sandwell2,793 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry2,772 441,087 341,099 4
Wolverhampton2,051 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham11,968 1168,980 1173,610 1

Walsall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 909 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 288 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1014 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (239 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 920 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 260 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (976 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (287 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1029 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (259 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (972 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (270 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (971 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (302 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1036 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 265 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (940 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (313 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (918 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (339 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (900 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (352 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (933 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (344 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 869 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 210 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2926 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 225.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 285 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026241
January 2026212
December 2025224
November 2025285
October 2025228
September 2025270
August 2025216
July 2025190
June 2025238
May 2025197
April 2025208
March 2025217
February 2025200

A total of 1862 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 143.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026116
January 2026147
December 2025137
November 2025146
October 2025146
September 2025143
August 2025137
July 2025172
June 2025143
May 2025158
April 2025142
March 2025150
February 2025125

A total of 123 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20253
November 20258
October 202511
September 202511
August 202513
July 202512
June 202519
May 202513
April 20256
March 202513
February 20255

A total of 2152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 165.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 284 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202679
January 202686
December 202550
November 202593
October 2025146
September 2025130
August 2025177
July 2025186
June 2025232
May 2025238
April 2025284
March 2025250
February 2025201

A total of 489 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202633
December 202543
November 202534
October 202552
September 202541
August 202534
July 202546
June 202543
May 202530
April 202545
March 202538
February 202521

A total of 166 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202614
December 202513
November 202519
October 202515
September 202513
August 20257
July 202510
June 202511
May 202513
April 202515
March 202512
February 202513

A total of 12387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 952.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1036 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026909
January 20261014
December 2025920
November 2025976
October 20251029
September 2025972
August 2025971
July 20251036
June 2025940
May 2025918
April 2025900
March 2025933
February 2025869

A total of 834 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202655
January 202676
December 202568
November 202564
October 202570
September 202567
August 202571
July 202565
June 202560
May 202567
April 202554
March 202557
February 202560

A total of 1354 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 104.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202685
January 2026105
December 202590
November 2025132
October 2025140
September 2025112
August 2025112
July 2025106
June 202586
May 2025128
April 202582
March 202587
February 202589

A total of 2786 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 214.31 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026226
January 2026231
December 2025260
November 2025280
October 2025248
September 2025188
August 2025166
July 2025188
June 2025199
May 2025232
April 2025194
March 2025203
February 2025171

A total of 3627 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 279.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026288
January 2026239
December 2025194
November 2025287
October 2025259
September 2025235
August 2025302
July 2025265
June 2025313
May 2025339
April 2025352
March 2025344
February 2025210

A total of 1646 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 126.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026134
January 2026135
December 2025111
November 2025152
October 2025149
September 2025118
August 2025133
July 2025133
June 2025127
May 2025137
April 2025109
March 2025122
February 202586

A total of 590 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202641
December 202547
November 202549
October 202542
September 202541
August 202559
July 202538
June 202560
May 202541
April 202547
March 202544
February 202546

A total of 745 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202654
January 202652
December 202554
November 202557
October 202564
September 202543
August 202548
July 202584
June 202568
May 202559
April 202557
March 202552
February 202553

High Crime Locations Walsall in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting36
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
2. George Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Drugs1
3. Park Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
5. Elmore Green Close (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
6. Digbeth (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Drugs3
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1

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