Crime Rate in Palfrey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Palfrey

The total recorded crimes in Palfrey, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Palfrey crime rate of 1.72 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 Palfrey, encompassing approximately 61,175 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (27.03% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Palfrey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milton Place with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Britannia Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Palfrey?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Palfrey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Walsall average, with 1474 crimes compared to 1640.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Palfrey witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Palfrey had fewer crimes than the Walsall average, with 1,537 crimes compared to 1,655. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Palfrey witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Walsall, Palfrey has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Palfrey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Palfrey has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Palfrey crimes were 1,474. The crime rate of Palfrey in 2024 was 24.09 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Palfrey were around 1,537 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.12 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Palfrey)CrimesRank (Palfrey)CrimesRank (Palfrey)
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
Darlaston South140 71,812 71,920 7
Brownhills137 81,445 101,404 10
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

Palfrey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 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 42 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (144 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 675 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202537
March 202543
February 202538
January 202564
December 202442
November 202434
October 202464
September 202445
July 202459
June 2024144
May 202458

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
July 202422
June 202434
May 202410

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 202411
July 20249
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20246
October 202417
September 20246
July 202413
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 202411
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
July 20242
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20248
November 202412
October 202410
September 20248
July 202411
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202527
February 202515
January 20258
December 20244
November 202414
October 20246
September 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

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
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

High Crime Locations Palfrey in May 2025

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

1. Milton Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Britannia Road (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Brockhurst Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Milton Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Trees Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Spout Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. South Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Bell Lane (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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