WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

palfrey Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for palfrey, localized within walsall.

Total Crimes

147
trending_up +56.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

72.75per 1k
trending_up +4.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

16,688

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences61
Shoplifting23
Criminal Damage & Arson13
Public Order11
Vehicle Crime9
Burglary6
Other Theft4
Weapons Possession4
Robbery4
Other Crime4
Drug Offences4
Anti-social Behaviour3
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 20
20
On or near Britannia Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 2Public order: 2
10
On or near Maw Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 1Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near South Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 4Burglary: 1
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Villiers Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Harness Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Broadway West Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Thorpe Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Milton Place Map
Public order: 2Burglary: 1
3

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#9safest in walsall

City Average

95.65per 1k

Local Policing

Delves

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

We have recently had incidents in the Chuckery area, which has raised concerns from local residents. Property has been damaged and community tension has increased.

Issued: 22 Apr 2026

Status Update

The Delves neighbourhood team will increase patrols of the location. House to house re-assurance has already started in the location and will continue. Officers will be proactive in the location and deal robustly with individuals committing crime. A venue will be identified to conduct monthly Cuppa with a Coppa events so that the community have the opportunity to meet the local neighbourhood team and get regular monthly updates.

Actioned: 22 Apr 2026

Policing Priority
Preventing ASB & Crime in Palfrey Park and surrounding area.

Issued: 21 Feb 2026

Status Update

Update 21/01/2026
The Neighbourhood team have been proactively patrolling around the local area. Various stop searches have been carried out for various matters. Several youths were stop searched in Palfrey Park after a call to police regards a knife in the park ( No knives found ) This location will remain a priority.

Update 18/02/2026
Officers from the local neighbourhood team continue to patrol palfrey park on a regular basis, also hold cuppa with a copper events at the seed hut and meet with residents and partners to discuss matters of concern.

Update 17/03/2026
Officers from the local neighbourhood team continue to patrol palfrey park on a regular basis. As the clocks go forward and the easter holidays around the corner and hopefully warmer weather the park will gradually get busier during the spring/summer period. The location will remain a priority.

Update 11/04/2026
Officers from the neighbourhood team continue to patrol the park and have seen a increase in visitors during the Easter break and the lighter evenings and warmer weather. The location will remain a priority for the local neighbourhood team.

Update 08/05/2026
Officers from the Delves Neighbourhood teams continue to patrol and engage with park users and visibility will remain as footfall increases during the summer months.

Actioned: 8 May 2026

Police Priority
Preventing Burglaries in the Paddock & Palfrey ward due to seasonal trends

Issued: 21 Feb 2026

Status Update

The team will be carrying out targeted patrols across both wards especially during the darker nights period. We will be liaising both Street Watch and Neighbourhood Watch schemes to ensure we are maximising visibility and and taking opportunities to share crime prevention advice widely.

Update 21/01/2026
Officers have maintained patrol in the area concerned and will continue to do so as the darker nights are still upon us. Local NHW have been kept up to date with crime figures and regular WMNOW messages have been sent out to keep the community informed.

Update 18/02/2026
Officers from the Delves neighbourhood team continue to conduct regular patrols of the location and engage with local residents. A huge thank you to the Parkhall streetwatch team out in all weathers for the help and support they give to the local community.

Update 17/03/2026
Officers from the Delves neighbourhood team continue to conduct regular patrols of the location and engage with local residents. Burglary dwelling offences have reduced since the location was made a priority. The location will remain a priority for the local neighbourhood team.

Update 11/04/2026
Officers from the neighbourhood team continue to patrols the location and Burglary offences have still remained low since the last update. This will still remain a Priority for the local neighbourhood team.

Actioned: 11 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY18

Cuppa with a Coppa

meeting

The regular Cuppa with a Copper sessions are held to give local residents an opportunity to discuss any local policing issues and meet officers of the local neighbourhood police team.

schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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NASHDOM Community Hub, Sun Street, Palfrey Walsall.

MAY26

Cuppa with a Coppa

meeting

The regular Cuppa with a Copper sessions are held to give local residents an opportunity to discuss any local policing issues and meet officers of the local neighbourhood police team.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Delves Baptist Community Church Bell Lane,Delves Walsall

MAY27

Cuppa with a Coppa

meeting

The regular 'Cuppa with a Coppa' sessions are held to give local residents an opportunity to discuss any local policing issues and meet officers of the local neighbourhood police team.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Walsall Black Sisters Collective 17-19 Wednesbury Road Walsall

JUN13

Cuppa with a Coppa

meeting

The regular Cuppa with a Copper sessions are held to give local residents an opportunity to discuss any local policing issues and meet officers of the local neighbourhood police team.

schedule

11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Delves Baptist Community Church Bell Lane,Delves Walsall

JUN30

Cuppa with a Coppa

meeting

The regular Cuppa with a Copper sessions are held to give local residents an opportunity to discuss any local policing issues and meet officers of the local neighbourhood police team.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Delves Baptist Community Church Bell Lane,Delves Walsall

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