Crime Rate in Walsall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walsall

The total recorded crimes in Walsall, UK in July 2025 are around 2,531 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walsall crime rate of 8.91 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 Walsall, encompassing approximately 284,126 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1036) incidents (10.21% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (265) incidents (-15.34% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (190) incidents (-20.17% decrease)
Walsall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Darwall Street with total crimes: 16

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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Birchills Leamore (341 crimes), and the safest, Streetly (21 crimes), is 320 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Walsall.

Similarly, the area of Walsall Central (316 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Streetly North (10 crimes), with a difference of 306 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Walsall.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Birchills Leamore341
Willenhall South263
St Matthew's208
Pleck192
Darlaston South175

Safest Wards:

Short Heath65
Rushall-Shelfield63
Paddock60
Pheasey Park Farm33
Streetly21

Most Dangerous Areas:

Walsall Central316
Willenhall Town149
Willenhall Park114
Walsall West99
Bloxwich Central & North94

Safest Areas:

Shelfield24
Ashmore23
Walsall South East18
Streetly South11
Streetly North10

Walsall Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Walsall has recorded 2,531 crimes with crime rate of 8.91 ranking 147th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley2,549 728,630 731,146 7
Solihull1,726 619,985 621,884 6
Sandwell3,278 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry3,185 441,087 341,099 4
Wolverhampton2,584 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham15,196 1168,980 1173,610 1

Walsall 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (950 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (308 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 936 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 315 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (952 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (343 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1000 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (424 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (999 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (403 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202513
April 202515
March 202512
February 202513
January 202515
December 202419
November 202414
October 202417
September 202411

A total of 1339 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025133
June 2025127
May 2025137
April 2025109
March 2025122
February 202586
January 2025123
December 202496
November 2024145
October 2024130
September 2024129
August 20242

A total of 398 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202543
May 202530
April 202545
March 202538
February 202521
January 202519
December 202425
November 202439
October 202445
September 202447

A total of 2611 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 237.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 311 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025186
June 2025232
May 2025238
April 2025284
March 2025250
February 2025201
January 2025193
December 2024188
November 2024230
October 2024311
September 2024298

A total of 2295 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 191.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025190
June 2025238
May 2025197
April 2025208
March 2025217
February 2025200
January 2025163
December 2024199
November 2024195
October 2024258
September 2024228
August 20242

A total of 10441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 870.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1036 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251036
June 2025940
May 2025918
April 2025900
March 2025933
February 2025869
January 2025950
December 2024936
November 2024952
October 20241000
September 2024999
August 20248

A total of 483 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202560
May 202541
April 202547
March 202544
February 202546
January 202545
December 202435
November 202432
October 202447
September 202447
August 20241

A total of 2137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 194.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025188
June 2025199
May 2025232
April 2025194
March 2025203
February 2025171
January 2025155
December 2024211
November 2024183
October 2024196
September 2024205

A total of 3616 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 328.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 424 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025265
June 2025313
May 2025339
April 2025352
March 2025344
February 2025210
January 2025308
December 2024315
November 2024343
October 2024424
September 2024403

A total of 655 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202568
May 202559
April 202557
March 202552
February 202553
January 202547
December 202455
November 202467
October 202455
September 202457
August 20241

A total of 127 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202519
May 202513
April 20256
March 202513
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 202416
September 202417

A total of 1599 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025172
June 2025143
May 2025158
April 2025142
March 2025150
February 2025125
January 2025137
December 2024159
November 2024134
October 2024140
September 2024138
August 20241

A total of 668 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202560
May 202567
April 202554
March 202557
February 202560
January 202557
December 202459
November 202470
October 202453
September 202466

A total of 1090 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 202586
May 2025128
April 202582
March 202587
February 202589
January 202596
December 202497
November 202475
October 2024111
September 2024133

High Crime Locations Walsall in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences23
Other theft3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
3. Darwall Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
5. Alumwell Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
6. Elmore Green Close (Map)
Total14
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs4
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1

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