Crime Rate in Willenhall South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willenhall South

The total recorded crimes in Willenhall South, Walsall, UK in March 2025 are around 220 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willenhall South crime rate of 5.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-9.72% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
Willenhall South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Lichfield Street with total crimes: 24
  • A454 with total crimes: 11
  • Rose Hill with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Willenhall South has recorded 220 crimes with crime rate of 5.89 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walsall)CrimesRank (Walsall)CrimesRank (Walsall)
Birchills Leamore390 14,699 14,553 1
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
Short Heath80 131,098 141,070 16
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

Willenhall South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 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 42 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (164 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202519
January 202523
December 202414
November 202423
October 202425
September 202417
July 202442
June 202468
May 202444
April 202433

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 202413
October 202411
September 202410
July 202415
June 202444
May 202421
April 202415

A total of 879 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202565
February 202572
January 202570
December 202460
November 202474
October 202469
September 202471
July 202480
June 2024164
May 202484
April 202470

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20258
January 202515
December 20249
November 20246
October 202419
September 20249
July 202424
June 202454
May 202419
April 202420

A total of 284 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202532
January 202519
December 202412
November 202415
October 202419
September 202428
July 202429
June 202456
May 202426
April 202426

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 438 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202545
January 202546
December 202439
November 202454
October 202427
September 202435
July 202441
June 202446
May 202436
April 202428

A total of 297 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202523
January 202519
December 202415
November 202427
October 202422
September 202431
July 202440
June 202442
May 202427
April 202433

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 202413
July 202412
June 202422
May 202414
April 202415

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Willenhall South in March 2025

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

1. Upper Lichfield Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting17
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. A454 (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Rose Hill (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
4. Gower Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime1
7. Market Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mill Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Circuit Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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