WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Staffordshire Police Police

Crime in Essington, South Staffordshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Essington, localized within South Staffordshire.

Total Crimes

29
trending_down -19.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

70.92per 1k
trending_down -1.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,217

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences10
Anti-social Behaviour7
Vehicle Crime4
Burglary2
Other Theft2
Weapons Possession1
Shoplifting1
Public Order1
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Meadow View Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Hobble End Lane Map
Vehicle crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Kingsway Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Hough Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Moseley Court Map
Burglary: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Bognop Road Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near Vernon Way Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Hawthorne Road Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Blackthorn Court Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1

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Local Rank

#22safest in South Staffordshire

City Average

55.09per 1k

Local Policing

Willenhall

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

Community agreed Priority:
Drug related activity taking place at New Hall Street, Lister Street, Stafford Street Walkway, Bell Alley Villers Street, and Stroud Avenue.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

March 2026 Update
The team have carried joint patrols in the area along with Walsall Council Enforcement Officers, this includes walkways from Orchard Close, Wakes Close and St Giles Church. We are working with Walsall Council to see if CCTV is an option and will update here soon. Patrols will continue and we are monitoring.

April 2026 Update:
Whilst officers were out on patrol they came across a potential drug deal, one male made off on a bike the other male was stop searched, he was found with a considerable amount of money. No drugs were found. Officers will continue to patrol hotspot areas.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Community agreed Priority: issues with off road bikes around Willenhall Greenway, Stringes Lane, Willenhall Memorial Park.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

January Update:
No further reports regarding issues with off road bikes. Willenhall Officers will continue to monitor and gather information for our next off road bike operation.

March 2026 Update
Patrols have been taking place around the areas Stringes Lane and Willenhall Memorial Park and we have not had any further reports of off road bikes. Patrols will continue for now and we are monitoring.

April 2026 Update:
Willenhall Neighbourhood Team have worked alongside Walsall Housing Group (WHG) and have a order served on a property. Order of possession of property suspended for 2 years. The address was reported for off road bikes. We are currently planning a traffic operation with our our Roads Policing Team which will be in the near future with a focus on the hotspot areas.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Community Agreed Priority: Feb 2026
Speeding on Lucknow Road & Pooles Lane

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Feb 2026 Update
Residents have asked for increased Police Patrols around Lucknow Road and Pooles Lane. Police will now monitor and take positive action when necessary. The team will engage with the community to host Speed Watch around these areas.

March
The team have carried out a number of patrols in the areas and have not observed any vehicle driving at excessive speed. We have noted that that there are speed reducing measures on Lucknow Road. Pooles Lane was closed for a few days but again no speeding witnessed whilst on patrol. We will continue to monitor.

April 2026 Update:
Residents have asked for increased Police Patrols around Lucknow Road and Pooles Lane. Police will now monitor and take positive action when necessary. The team will engage with the community to host Speed Watch around these areas.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUL14

Police Surgery - The Hive Hub, New Invention.

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Drop in surgery with WHG (Walsall Housing Group) for members of the community to come along and speak to us about any concerns they may have in the community or crime prevention advice.

schedule

12:30 PM — 1:30 PM

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The Hive Hub The Square Lichfield Road Willenhall

AUG4

Partners & Communities Together Meeting (PACT) - Willenhall Chart Community Hub.

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Meeting for Willenhall South, Short Heath and New Invention.
Meet your policing team and other local partners, to tackle crime and community safety concerns.
Meet representatives from the Police & Council.
Raise issues, ask questions and seek help on individuals or community wide problems.
Meet your policing team and other local partners, to tackle crime and community safety concerns.

schedule

6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Willenhall Chart Community Hub 19 Gomer Street Willenhall

NOV2

Partners & Community Together Meeting (PACT) - Queens Lea Community Centre, Willenhall.

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Meeting for Willenhall South, Short Heath and New Invention.
Meet your policing team and other local partners, to tackle crime and community safety concerns.
Meet representatives from the Police & Council.
Raise issues, ask questions and seek help on individuals or community wide problems.
Meet your policing team and other local partners, to tackle crime and community safety concerns.

schedule

6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Queens Lea Community Centre Shephard Drive Willenhall

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