Crime Rate in Darlaston South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darlaston South

The total recorded crimes in Darlaston South, Walsall, UK in July 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darlaston South crime rate of 4.17 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (43.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
Darlaston South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hughes Road with total crimes: 7
  • Black Horse Close with total crimes: 7
  • Chafery Drive with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Darlaston South has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darlaston South)CrimesRank (Darlaston South)CrimesRank (Darlaston South)
Birchills Leamore341 14,699 14,553 1
Willenhall South263 22,979 22,927 2
Pleck192 42,594 42,834 3
St Matthew's208 32,907 32,427 4
Bentley and Darlaston North136 82,019 52,187 5
Blakenall146 71,754 82,095 6
Bloxwich West157 61,921 61,582 8
Palfrey114 101,474 91,537 9
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood114 91,200 131,207 13
Brownhills91 131,445 101,404 10
Bloxwich East109 111,213 121,255 11
Aldridge Central and South98 121,302 111,138 15
Willenhall North75 141,065 151,228 12
Rushall-Shelfield63 171,032 161,178 14
Short Heath65 161,098 141,070 16
Pelsall70 15765 17812 17
Paddock60 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm33 19544 19520 19
Streetly21 20349 20478 20

Darlaston South 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 79 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 701 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202579
June 202555
May 202561
April 202543
March 202570
February 202572
January 202545
December 202475
November 202457
October 202478
September 202466

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202521
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511
January 20258
December 202416
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510
February 202512
January 20256
December 202419
November 202410
October 202413
September 20244

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20258
May 202516
April 202519
March 202515
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 202416

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20257
May 202510
April 20256
March 20259
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 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

High Crime Locations Darlaston South in July 2025

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

1. Hughes Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Public order1
2. Black Horse Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Chafery Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Whitehouse Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bagwall Crescent (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Drugs1
7. Powerhouse Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
8. A4038 (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Haycock Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Brown Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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