Crime Rate in Short Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Short Heath

The total recorded crimes in Short Heath, Walsall, UK in March 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Short Heath crime rate of 3.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Short Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wayside Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • High Road with total crimes: 4
  • A462 with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Short Heath has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 3.13 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walsall)CrimesRank (Walsall)CrimesRank (Walsall)
Birchills Leamore390 14,699 14,553 1
Willenhall South220 22,979 22,927 2
Pleck211 42,594 42,834 3
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
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

Short Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202522
January 202533
December 202439
November 202442
October 202433
September 202430
July 202428
June 202466
May 202445
April 202444

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 202415
September 20246
July 20245
June 202422
May 202422
April 20243

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 202413
July 20248
June 202414
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 202412
July 202414
June 202472
May 202412
April 202415

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Short Heath in March 2025

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

1. Wayside Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. High Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. A462 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Calstock Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Edgeworth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Andrew Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Sherlock Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
8. Heather Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Morgan Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Milford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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