Crime Rate in Pleck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pleck

The total recorded crimes in Pleck, Walsall, UK in March 2025 are around 211 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pleck crime rate of 4.58 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 Pleck, encompassing approximately 46,102 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (13.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
Pleck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

How safe is Pleck?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Pleck reported a higher crime volume than the Walsall average, with 2,594 crimes compared to 1,640. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pleck witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pleck experienced a greater number of crimes than the Walsall average, with 2,834 crimes compared to 1,655. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pleck witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Walsall, Pleck has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Pleck Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pleck has recorded 211 crimes with crime rate of 4.58 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Pleck crimes were 2,594. The crime rate of Pleck in 2024 was 56.27 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pleck were around 2,834 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.47 (year) or 5.12 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Pelsall67 17765 17812 17
Paddock52 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm40 19544 19520 19
Streetly33 20349 20478 20

Pleck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 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 48 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (210 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1073 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202591
February 202580
January 202587
December 202485
November 202498
October 202475
September 202487
August 20241
July 202479
June 2024210
May 202498
April 202482

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202523
January 202521
December 202412
November 202415
October 202417
September 202413
July 202448
June 202464
May 202435
April 202417

A total of 190 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202515
January 202512
December 202430
November 20248
October 202423
September 202423
July 202410
June 202424
May 202416
April 20248

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202519
January 202511
December 202419
November 202415
October 202427
September 202416
August 20241
July 202424
June 202462
May 202412
April 202419

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 202511
December 20248
November 202411
October 20244
September 202412
August 20242
July 202418
June 202446
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 202413
September 202412
July 20249
June 202416
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 188 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 20252
December 202412
November 202410
October 202415
September 202414
July 202421
June 202448
May 202415
April 202423

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202416
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202512
January 202518
December 202423
November 20243
October 202419
September 202411
July 202421
June 202412
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Pleck in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Other theft9
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Alumwell Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Primley Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Merton Way (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Forrester Street Precinct (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Kingsley Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
10. Rochford Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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