Crime Rate in Willenhall North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willenhall North

The total recorded crimes in Willenhall North, Walsall, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willenhall North crime rate of 2.24 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 North, encompassing approximately 33,461 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Willenhall North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Lane Close with total crimes: 12
  • Cowper Close with total crimes: 5
  • Rugeley Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Willenhall North?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Willenhall North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Walsall average, with 1065 crimes compared to 1640.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Willenhall North recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Willenhall North had fewer crimes than the Walsall average, with 1,228 crimes compared to 1,655. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Willenhall North recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Willenhall North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Willenhall North has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 2.24 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Willenhall North crimes were 1,065. The crime rate of Willenhall North in 2024 was 31.83 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Willenhall North were around 1,228 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.70 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Willenhall North)CrimesRank (Willenhall North)CrimesRank (Willenhall North)
Birchills Leamore341 14,699 14,553 1
Willenhall South263 22,979 22,927 2
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
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 North 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 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202531
May 202518
April 202515
March 202521
February 202538
January 202528
December 202417
November 202423
October 202421
September 202427

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202526
May 202519
April 202536
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515
December 202421
November 202418
October 202433
September 202428

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 202412

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Willenhall North in July 2025

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

1. Wood Lane Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Robbery1
2. Cowper Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Rugeley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Essington Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Balmoral Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mitre Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Wrighton Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sandland Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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