Crime in Bentley and Darlaston North: statistics, rates and trends
1,786 crimes were recorded in Bentley and Darlaston North in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bentley and Darlaston North
- Questions about crime in Bentley and Darlaston North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (743), vehicle crime (234) and criminal damage and arson (196) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 783rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bentley and Darlaston North | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,786 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.1 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,512 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bentley and Darlaston North peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,165 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,599). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,786 | 123.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,722 | 118.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,070 | 142.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,165 | 149.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,124 | 146.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,950 | 134.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,801 | 124.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,807 | 124.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,599 | 110.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 151 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bentley and Darlaston North recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.2 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (47% below) and anti-social behaviour (46% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 172 to 234 and public order rose from 71 to 94, while anti-social behaviour fell from 247 to 121 and shoplifting fell from 95 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 743 | 51.2 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 234 | 16.1 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 196 | 13.5 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 8.3 | 15.4 | -51% |
| Other theft | 109 | 7.5 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Public order | 94 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Burglary | 80 | 5.5 | 3.6 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 4.5 | 8.5 | -32% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 2.5 | 1.0 | +24% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Robbery | 31 | 2.1 | 1.4 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bentley and Darlaston North; the highest is Birchills Leamore (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Willenhall North (60.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bentley and Darlaston North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleck | 2,483 | 137.5 | +12% |
| Willenhall South | 2,886 | 156.5 | +27% |
| Darlaston South | 1,702 | 90.9 | -26% |
| Short Heath | 906 | 75.1 | -39% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,333 | 223.6 | +82% |
| Palfrey | 1,497 | 83.9 | -32% |
| St Matthew's | 2,737 | 164.7 | +34% |
| Willenhall North | 783 | 60.7 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Bentley and Darlaston North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “New Street” (133).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Street | 133 |
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Arnwood Close | 53 |
| On or near Slim Road | 45 |
| On or near Fallings Heath Close | 40 |
| On or near Quilter Close | 39 |
| On or near Kent Road | 38 |
| On or near Bentley Road North | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 32 |
| On or near Hopyard Road | 31 |
Of the 1,665 crimes in Bentley and Darlaston North with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 673 | 40.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 655 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Bentley and Darlaston North has an estimated population of 14,512 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (35%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bentley and Darlaston North average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bentley and Darlaston North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bentley and Darlaston North a safe place to live?
Bentley and Darlaston North recorded 123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 783rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Bentley and Darlaston North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 743 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (234).
Is crime in Bentley and Darlaston North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bentley and Darlaston North was up 4% on the year before: 1,786 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,722 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bentley and Darlaston North?
About 14,512 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bentley and Darlaston North?
Bentley and Darlaston North is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.