Crime Rate in Short Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Short Heath

The total recorded crimes in Short Heath, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Short Heath crime rate of 3.40 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 Short Heath, encompassing approximately 25,567 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (6.06% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Short Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Douglas Davies Close with total crimes: 8
  • High Road with total crimes: 7
  • A462 with total crimes: 7

How safe is Short Heath?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Short Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Walsall average, with 1098 crimes compared to 1640.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Short Heath recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Short Heath had fewer crimes than the Walsall average, with 1,070 crimes compared to 1,655. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Short Heath recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Walsall, Short Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Short Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Short Heath has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 3.40 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Short Heath crimes were 1,098. The crime rate of Short Heath in 2024 was 42.94 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Short Heath were around 1,070 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.85 (year) or 3.49 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Short Heath)CrimesRank (Short Heath)CrimesRank (Short Heath)
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
Pelsall66 17765 17812 17
Paddock57 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm43 19544 19520 19
Streetly26 20349 20478 20

Short Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (72 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
October 20241
September 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 202413
July 20248
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202533
March 202534
February 202522
January 202533
December 202439
November 202442
October 202433
September 202430
July 202428
June 202466
May 202445

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 202513
February 20255
January 202512
December 202411
November 20244
October 202410
September 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 202412
July 202414
June 202472
May 202412

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202512
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 202415
September 20246
July 20245
June 202422
May 202422

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Short Heath in May 2025

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

1. Douglas Davies Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
2. High Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. A462 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Spindle Tree Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Charles Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cornwall Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Pool Hayes Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
9. Braemar Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Drancy Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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