Crime Rate in Pleck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pleck

The total recorded crimes in Pleck, Walsall, UK in July 2025 are around 192 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pleck crime rate of 4.16 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (15.66% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pleck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 27
  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

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 areas in the Walsall.

    • 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 areas in the Walsall.

  • 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 July 2025 the Pleck has recorded 192 crimes with crime rate of 4.16 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pleck)CrimesRank (Pleck)CrimesRank (Pleck)
Birchills Leamore341 14,699 14,553 1
Willenhall South263 22,979 22,927 2
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
Pelsall70 15765 17812 17
Paddock60 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm33 19544 19520 19
Streetly21 20349 20478 20

Pleck 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 96 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (24 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 947 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202596
June 202583
May 202581
April 202583
March 202591
February 202580
January 202587
December 202485
November 202498
October 202475
September 202487
August 20241

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 202413
September 202412

A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202513
April 202513
March 202521
February 202515
January 202512
December 202430
November 20248
October 202423
September 202423

A total of 192 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202514
April 202524
March 202516
February 202519
January 202511
December 202419
November 202415
October 202427
September 202416
August 20241

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 202510
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257
January 202511
December 20248
November 202411
October 20244
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202525
April 20256
March 202515
February 202513
January 20252
December 202412
November 202410
October 202415
September 202414

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 202510
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20259
May 20259
April 20256
March 202519
February 202512
January 202518
December 202423
November 20243
October 202419
September 202411

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 202510
April 202511
March 202517
February 202523
January 202521
December 202412
November 202415
October 202417
September 202413

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242

High Crime Locations Pleck in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences23
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Alumwell Close (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Other theft1
5. Scarborough Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Marsh Lane (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Forrester Street Precinct (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
8. Ely Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Wave Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Slaney Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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