Crime in Bentley and Darlaston North: statistics, rates and trends
1,769 crimes were recorded in Bentley and Darlaston North in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bentley and Darlaston North at a glance
- Crime trends in Bentley and Darlaston North
- Types of crime in Bentley and Darlaston North
- Bentley and Darlaston North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bentley and Darlaston North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bentley and Darlaston North
- Population and deprivation in Bentley and Darlaston North
- Questions about crime in Bentley and Darlaston North
- About this data
1,769 crimes were recorded in Bentley and Darlaston North in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 726 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bentley and Darlaston North has the 806th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bentley and Darlaston North | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,769 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.9 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,512 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bentley and Darlaston North was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,153 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,590). Over the whole period it rose 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,769 | 121.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,740 | 119.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,102 | 144.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,153 | 148.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,132 | 146.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,957 | 134.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,754 | 120.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,805 | 124.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,590 | 109.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 157 |
| May 2026 | 170 |
| April 2026 | 153 |
| March 2026 | 196 |
| February 2026 | 133 |
| January 2026 | 142 |
| December 2025 | 177 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 125 |
| August 2025 | 134 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bentley and Darlaston North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+36%) and possession of weapons (+34%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-51%) and shoplifting (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 726 | 50.0 | 1.46 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 231 | 15.9 | 3.23 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 200 | 13.8 | 2.03 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 8.5 | 0.56 | -51% |
| Other theft | 109 | 7.5 | 1.17 | -3% |
| Public order | 88 | 6.1 | 0.91 | +11% |
| Burglary | 81 | 5.6 | 1.58 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 4.2 | 0.51 | -37% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 2.7 | 2.77 | +34% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.5 | 1.21 | -8% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +25% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.2 | 1.63 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bentley and Darlaston North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 726 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bentley and Darlaston North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bentley and Darlaston North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bentley and Darlaston North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bentley and Darlaston North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bentley and Darlaston North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bentley and Darlaston North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bentley and Darlaston North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bentley and Darlaston North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bentley and Darlaston North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bentley and Darlaston North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bentley and Darlaston North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bentley and Darlaston North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bentley and Darlaston North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bentley and Darlaston North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bentley and Darlaston North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bentley and Darlaston North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleck | 2,412 | 133.5 | +10% |
| Willenhall South | 2,843 | 154.2 | +26% |
| Darlaston South | 1,705 | 91.1 | -25% |
| Short Heath | 882 | 73.1 | -40% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,343 | 224.1 | +84% |
| Palfrey | 1,466 | 82.2 | -33% |
| St Matthew's | 2,696 | 162.3 | +33% |
| Willenhall North | 746 | 57.8 | -53% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bentley and Darlaston North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Street | 125 |
| On or near Parking Area | 84 |
| On or near Arnwood Close | 55 |
| On or near Slim Road | 45 |
| On or near Quilter Close | 41 |
| On or near Fallings Heath Close | 38 |
| On or near Kent Road | 37 |
| On or near Bentley Road North | 35 |
| On or near Mallows Close | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bentley and Darlaston North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 666 | 37.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 645 | 36.5% |
| Under investigation | 142 | 8.0% |
| Not recorded | 124 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
Bentley and Darlaston North has an estimated population of 14,512. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bentley and Darlaston North sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bentley and Darlaston North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.0% |
Is Bentley and Darlaston North a safe place to live?
Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bentley and Darlaston North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 726 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (231).
Is crime in Bentley and Darlaston North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bentley and Darlaston North was up 2% on the year before: 1,769 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,740 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bentley and Darlaston North?
Bentley and Darlaston North is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bentley and Darlaston North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.