Crime Rate in Darlaston South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darlaston South

The total recorded crimes in Darlaston South, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darlaston South crime rate of 3.34 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 Darlaston South, encompassing approximately 41,921 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (41.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Darlaston South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Castle View Road with total crimes: 5
  • Willenhall Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Darlaston South?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Darlaston South reported a higher crime volume than the Walsall average, with 1,812 crimes compared to 1,640. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Darlaston South witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Darlaston South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Walsall average, with 1,920 crimes compared to 1,655. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Darlaston South witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Darlaston South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Darlaston South has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Darlaston South crimes were 1,812. The crime rate of Darlaston South in 2024 was 43.22 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darlaston South were around 1,920 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.80 (year) or 3.82 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darlaston South)CrimesRank (Darlaston South)CrimesRank (Darlaston South)
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
Bentley and Darlaston North133 92,019 52,187 5
Blakenall152 51,754 82,095 6
Bloxwich West147 61,921 61,582 8
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

Darlaston South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511
January 20258
December 202416
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
July 20249
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20259
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
July 20244
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510
February 202512
January 20256
December 202419
November 202410
October 202413
September 20244
July 202413
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202515
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 202416
July 202420
June 202420
May 202424

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 866 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202543
March 202570
February 202572
January 202545
December 202475
November 202457
October 202478
September 202466
July 202485
June 2024138
May 202476

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
July 20248
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Darlaston South in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Castle View Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Willenhall Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hughes Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ironmill Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Crawford Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Horton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Ashtree Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Teal Grove (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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