Crime Rate in Bentley and Darlaston North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bentley and Darlaston North

The total recorded crimes in Bentley and Darlaston North, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bentley and Darlaston North crime rate of 4.26 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 Bentley and Darlaston North, encompassing approximately 31,202 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-28.79% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Bentley and Darlaston North Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 15
  • Arnwood Close with total crimes: 9
  • Wilkes Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bentley and Darlaston North?

To understand the safety of Bentley and Darlaston North, we need to analyze Bentley and Darlaston North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Bentley and Darlaston North reported a higher crime volume than the Walsall average, with 2,019 crimes compared to 1,640. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bentley and Darlaston North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Bentley and Darlaston North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Walsall average, with 2,187 crimes compared to 1,655. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bentley and Darlaston North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Walsall, Bentley and Darlaston North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bentley and Darlaston North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bentley and Darlaston North has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 4.26 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Bentley and Darlaston North crimes were 2,019. The crime rate of Bentley and Darlaston North in 2024 was 64.71 (year) or 5.39 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bentley and Darlaston North were around 2,187 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.09 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bentley and Darlaston North)CrimesRank (Bentley and Darlaston North)CrimesRank (Bentley and Darlaston North)
Birchills Leamore386 14,699 14,553 1
Willenhall South248 22,979 22,927 2
Pleck185 42,594 42,834 3
St Matthew's206 32,907 32,427 4
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

Bentley and Darlaston North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202510
March 202515
February 202520
January 202510
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202420
July 202418
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20251
February 20259
January 20251
December 20244
October 202412
September 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 717 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202566
March 202542
February 202569
January 202540
December 202448
November 202455
October 202459
September 202455
July 202464
June 2024128
May 202444

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202521
February 202517
January 20258
December 202413
November 202424
October 202430
September 202415
July 202415
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202516
February 202511
January 20259
December 20244
November 202411
October 20246
September 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 202514
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 202415
September 20248
July 202424
June 202438
May 202410

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202523
February 202513
January 20258
December 202414
November 202434
October 202443
September 202434
July 202418
June 202442
May 202426

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244
September 20245
July 202410
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243

High Crime Locations Bentley and Darlaston North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bentley and Darlaston North postcode area is presented below.

1. New Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Arnwood Close (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wilkes Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
4. Bentley Mill Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cottle Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Slim Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. King Charles Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bentley Road North (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Carriers Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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