WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Crime in Bentley and Darlaston North, Walsall

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bentley and Darlaston North, localized within Walsall.

Total Crimes

153
trending_down -21.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

109.72per 1k
trending_up +1.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

14,329

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences55
Vehicle Crime18
Public Order16
Criminal Damage & Arson13
Anti-social Behaviour12
Other Theft11
Weapons Possession9
Burglary5
Shoplifting4
Robbery3
Drug Offences3
Other Crime3
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near New Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Vehicle crime: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3
20
On or near Oberon Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Victoria Road Map
Public order: 2Possession of weapons: 2Drugs: 1
5
On or near Fallings Heath Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near Arnwood Close Map
Vehicle crime: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Locket Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Churchill Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Steelmans Road Map
Other theft: 3
3
On or near Gordon Street Map
Vehicle crime: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Lilac Grove Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Walsall district.

Local Rank

#17safest in Walsall

National Safety

Top 13%Riskiest

City Average

95.51per 1k

Local Policing

Darlaston

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Local Priorities

Pact Meeting Priority:
Drug dealing on Walsall Road to Westborne Avenue

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

April Update
Team were made aware of drug dealing on Walsall Road to Westborne Avenue. Priority patrols have been added to the area and will be closely monitored.

May Update
We have caried out regular patrols in this area and although we are please to say we have not encountered any problems over the last few weeks, this will remain a priority for us and will take positive action with anyone committing offences.

Actioned: 18 May 2026

PACT Meeting Priority:
Street robberies in and around George Rose Park

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

April Update
Priority patrols are and will continue to be conducted in and around George Rose Park.

May Update
We have carried out a number of patrols and engagement activities in this area incluidng handing out crime prevention advice. We are in regular contact with the committe and community members at the hub and have attended meetings to discuss how to make the area safer for people to enjoy. This will remain a priority for the team.

Actioned: 18 May 2026

PACT Meeting Priority:
Drinking, alcohol related issues and rough sleeping in Darlaston High Street

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

April Update
Officers have been patrolling Darlaston High Street, offering support to homeless, and monitoring the area for alcohol related issues.

May Update
We have carried our numerous patrols in the High Street and this remains a priority for us. We have carried out community engagements and arer listening to communigty concerns regarding the issues being caused. We are currently looking at a number of options including civil powers. We have noticed a reduction in incidents and will continue to monitor.

Actioned: 18 May 2026

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JUN22

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Concerns raised by Residents and Local Businesses

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6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Darlaston Youth Centre, Bills St, Darlaston.

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