Crime Rate in Willenhall North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willenhall North

The total recorded crimes in Willenhall North, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willenhall North crime rate of 2.30 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-47.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Willenhall North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Rugeley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Fletcher Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Willenhall North has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Willenhall North)CrimesRank (Willenhall North)CrimesRank (Willenhall North)
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
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood92 131,200 131,207 13
Rushall-Shelfield87 141,032 161,178 14
Short Heath87 151,098 141,070 16
Pelsall66 17765 17812 17
Paddock57 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm43 19544 19520 19
Streetly26 20349 20478 20

Willenhall North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202521
February 202538
January 202528
December 202417
November 202423
October 202421
September 202427
July 202444
June 202460
May 202431

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 202412
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 303 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202536
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515
December 202421
November 202418
October 202433
September 202428
July 202433
June 202452
May 202419

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 202412
July 202415
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
July 20248
June 202432
May 202414

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
July 20243

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
2. Rugeley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Fletcher Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Redwood Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Littleton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Huntington Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Square (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Jones Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dorchester Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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