Crime Rate in Willenhall South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willenhall South

The total recorded crimes in Willenhall South, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 248 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willenhall South crime rate of 6.64 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-21.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (65) incidents (51.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
Willenhall South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Upper Lichfield Street with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

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 May 2025 the Willenhall South has recorded 248 crimes with crime rate of 6.64 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Willenhall South)CrimesRank (Willenhall South)CrimesRank (Willenhall South)
Birchills Leamore386 14,699 14,553 1
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
Willenhall North77 161,065 151,228 12
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 308 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202522
March 202518
February 202523
January 202519
December 202415
November 202427
October 202422
September 202431
July 202440
June 202442
May 202427

A total of 351 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202522
March 202531
February 202519
January 202523
December 202414
November 202423
October 202425
September 202417
July 202442
June 202468
May 202444

A total of 961 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202585
March 202565
February 202572
January 202570
December 202460
November 202474
October 202469
September 202471
July 202480
June 2024164
May 202484

A total of 301 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202522
March 202522
February 202532
January 202519
December 202412
November 202415
October 202419
September 202428
July 202429
June 202456
May 202426

A total of 203 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202515
February 20258
January 202515
December 20249
November 20246
October 202419
September 20249
July 202424
June 202454
May 202419

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20257
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 202413
July 202412
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202512
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 202413
October 202411
September 202410
July 202415
June 202444
May 202421

A total of 518 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202543
March 202541
February 202545
January 202546
December 202439
November 202454
October 202427
September 202435
July 202441
June 202446
May 202436

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Willenhall South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Upper Lichfield Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting19
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Farmbridge Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Robbery1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pinson Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order1
8. Market Place (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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