Crime Rate in Willenhall South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willenhall South

The total recorded crimes in Willenhall South, Walsall, UK in July 2025 are around 263 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willenhall South crime rate of 7.04 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 Willenhall South, encompassing approximately 37,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (-22.03% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
Willenhall South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Nelson Street with total crimes: 11
  • Pinson Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Willenhall South?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Willenhall South reported a higher crime volume than the Walsall average, with 2,979 crimes compared to 1,640. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Willenhall South witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Willenhall South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Walsall average, with 2,927 crimes compared to 1,655. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Willenhall South witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Willenhall South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Willenhall South has recorded 263 crimes with crime rate of 7.04 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Willenhall South crimes were 2,979. The crime rate of Willenhall South in 2024 was 79.79 (year) or 6.65 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Willenhall South were around 2,927 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.40 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Willenhall South)CrimesRank (Willenhall South)CrimesRank (Willenhall South)
Birchills Leamore341 14,699 14,553 1
Pleck192 42,594 42,834 3
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

Willenhall South 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 100 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (43 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 805 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025100
June 202572
May 202567
April 202585
March 202565
February 202572
January 202570
December 202460
November 202474
October 202469
September 202471

A total of 240 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202515
May 202522
April 202522
March 202518
February 202523
January 202519
December 202415
November 202427
October 202422
September 202431

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202528
May 202523
April 202522
March 202531
February 202519
January 202523
December 202414
November 202423
October 202425
September 202417

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 20259
April 202516
March 202515
February 20258
January 202515
December 20249
November 20246
October 202419
September 20249

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 20259
April 20255
March 202512
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 202413
October 202411
September 202410

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202521
April 202522
March 202522
February 202532
January 202519
December 202412
November 202415
October 202419
September 202428

A total of 500 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202559
May 202565
April 202543
March 202541
February 202545
January 202546
December 202439
November 202454
October 202427
September 202435

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202519
April 20257
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 202413

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242

High Crime Locations Willenhall South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Nelson Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
3. Pinson Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Upper Lichfield Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
9. Farmbridge Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1

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