Crime Rate in Pelsall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pelsall

The total recorded crimes in Pelsall, Walsall, UK in March 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pelsall crime rate of 2.99 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 Pelsall, encompassing approximately 22,391 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Pelsall Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4154 with total crimes: 7
  • Firbank Way with total crimes: 4
  • Mallard Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Pelsall?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Pelsall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Walsall average, with 765 crimes compared to 1640.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pelsall recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pelsall had fewer crimes than the Walsall average, with 812 crimes compared to 1,655. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pelsall recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pelsall Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pelsall has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 2.99 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Pelsall crimes were 765. The crime rate of Pelsall in 2024 was 34.17 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pelsall were around 812 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.26 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking 17 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
Bentley and Darlaston North149 62,019 52,187 5
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
Paddock52 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm40 19544 19520 19
Streetly33 20349 20478 20

Pelsall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 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 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (10 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 202416
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202513
January 202518
December 202423
November 202423
October 202422
September 202424
July 202417
June 202450
May 202428
April 202420

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
July 202410
June 202426
May 202433
April 202415

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
September 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 202419
April 20247

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 202420
October 20247
September 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Pelsall in March 2025

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

1. B4154 (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Firbank Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
3. Mallard Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Highfield Road North (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trent Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Old Mill House Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Swallows Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Coleridge Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Riddings Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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