Crime Rate in Pelsall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pelsall

The total recorded crimes in Pelsall, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pelsall crime rate of 2.95 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 May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Pelsall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Huddocks View with total crimes: 5
  • B4154 with total crimes: 5
  • Bush Grove 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 May 2025 the Pelsall has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 2.95 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pelsall)CrimesRank (Pelsall)CrimesRank (Pelsall)
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
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
Paddock57 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm43 19544 19520 19
Streetly26 20349 20478 20

Pelsall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202512
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
July 202410
June 202426
May 202433

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202521
March 202521
February 202513
January 202518
December 202423
November 202423
October 202422
September 202424
July 202417
June 202450
May 202428

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 202416
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
September 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 202419

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 202420
October 20247
September 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Pelsall in May 2025

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

1. Huddocks View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
2. B4154 (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
3. Bush Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Highfield Road North (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Plant Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Leyland Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Norton Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Barn Owl Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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