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 March 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bentley and Darlaston North crime rate of 4.78 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
Bentley and Darlaston North Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 16
  • Kent Road with total crimes: 8
  • Rowlands Close with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bentley and Darlaston North has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 4.78 ranking 6th 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.

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
St Matthew's217 32,907 32,427 4
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

Bentley and Darlaston North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202517
January 20258
December 202413
November 202424
October 202430
September 202415
July 202415
June 202432
May 202417
April 202426

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 668 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244
September 20245
July 202410
June 202434
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202513
January 20258
December 202414
November 202434
October 202443
September 202434
July 202418
June 202442
May 202426
April 202425

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 194 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202520
January 202510
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202420
July 202418
June 202436
May 202414
April 202429

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20259
January 20251
December 20244
October 202412
September 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
April 20242

High Crime Locations Bentley and Darlaston North in March 2025

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

1. New Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Kent Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Rowlands Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
4. Bentley Mill Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Churchill Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Jane Lane Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
9. Slim Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Ridgeway Court (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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