Crime Rate in Pelsall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pelsall

The total recorded crimes in Pelsall, Walsall, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pelsall crime rate of 3.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Pelsall Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wilner'S View with total crimes: 3
  • Plant Way 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 areas in the Walsall.

    • 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 areas in the Walsall.

  • 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 July 2025 the Pelsall has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 3.13 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pelsall)CrimesRank (Pelsall)CrimesRank (Pelsall)
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
Darlaston South175 51,812 71,920 7
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
Paddock60 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm33 19544 19520 19
Streetly21 20349 20478 20

Pelsall 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 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202518
April 202514
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 202416
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202523
May 202515
April 202521
March 202521
February 202513
January 202518
December 202423
November 202423
October 202422
September 202424

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
September 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 202410

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 202510
April 20259
March 202512
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 202510
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 202420
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Pelsall in July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Wilner'S View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Plant Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Leyland Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Unity Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Victoria Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brewers Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Goscote Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Smithy Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Riddings Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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