Crime Rate in Rushall-Shelfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushall-Shelfield

The total recorded crimes in Rushall-Shelfield, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushall-Shelfield 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 Rushall-Shelfield, encompassing approximately 20,912 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Rushall-Shelfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Friary Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rushall-Shelfield?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Rushall-Shelfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Walsall average, with 1032 crimes compared to 1640.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rushall-Shelfield recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Rushall-Shelfield had fewer crimes than the Walsall average, with 1,178 crimes compared to 1,655. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rushall-Shelfield recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rushall-Shelfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rushall-Shelfield has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 4.16 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Rushall-Shelfield crimes were 1,032. The crime rate of Rushall-Shelfield in 2024 was 49.35 (year) or 4.11 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rushall-Shelfield were around 1,178 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.33 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rushall-Shelfield)CrimesRank (Rushall-Shelfield)CrimesRank (Rushall-Shelfield)
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
Short Heath87 151,098 141,070 16
Pelsall66 17765 17812 17
Paddock57 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm43 19544 19520 19
Streetly26 20349 20478 20

Rushall-Shelfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202529
March 202531
February 202524
January 202542
December 202420
November 202429
October 202433
September 202435
July 202437
June 202476
May 202436

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 20259
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 202414
September 202412
July 202412
June 202432
May 202414

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
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 202412
October 202416
September 202410
July 20246
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20247
September 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
July 202410
June 202412

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20241

High Crime Locations Rushall-Shelfield in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Friary Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Broad Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Willows Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Parkway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Dean Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. The Longcroft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Rough Brook Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Burton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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