Crime in Darlaston South: statistics, rates and trends
1,702 crimes were recorded in Darlaston South in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Darlaston South at a glance
- Crime trends in Darlaston South
- Types of crime in Darlaston South
- Darlaston South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Darlaston South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Darlaston South
- Demographics of Darlaston South
- Questions about crime in Darlaston South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (858), criminal damage and arson (177) and vehicle crime (173) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,468th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Darlaston South | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,702 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.9 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,714 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Darlaston South peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,948 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,350). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,702 | 90.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,651 | 88.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,896 | 101.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,892 | 101.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,948 | 104.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,892 | 101.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,663 | 88.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,546 | 82.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,350 | 72.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 146 |
| July 2026 | 145 |
| June 2026 | 140 |
| May 2026 | 148 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 151 |
| February 2026 | 134 |
| January 2026 | 138 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 154 |
| October 2025 | 152 |
| September 2025 | 167 |
Compared with England and Wales, Darlaston South recorded notably more possession of weapons (87% above the national rate), vehicle crime (86% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (40% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (75% below) and anti-social behaviour (74% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 26 to 34 and burglary rose from 53 to 69, while anti-social behaviour fell from 149 to 75 and other theft fell from 97 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 858 | 45.8 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 177 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 173 | 9.2 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Public order | 99 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 80 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 4.0 | 15.4 | -50% |
| Burglary | 69 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +30% |
| Other crime | 41 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 2.1 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 1.8 | 1.0 | +31% |
| Drugs | 31 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Darlaston South; the highest is Birchills Leamore (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Willenhall North (60.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darlaston South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley and Darlaston North | 1,786 | 123.1 | +35% |
| Willenhall South | 2,886 | 156.5 | +72% |
| Pleck | 2,483 | 137.5 | +51% |
| Short Heath | 906 | 75.1 | -17% |
| Palfrey | 1,497 | 83.9 | -8% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,333 | 223.6 | +146% |
| St Matthew's | 2,737 | 164.7 | +81% |
| Willenhall North | 783 | 60.7 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Darlaston South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Curtin Drive” and “Ironmill Way” (45 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Curtin Drive | 45 |
| On or near Ironmill Way | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Leighton Road | 37 |
| On or near Whitehouse Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Addenbrooke Street | 32 |
| On or near Hughes Road | 31 |
| On or near Mill Street | 30 |
| On or near Black Horse Close | 28 |
| On or near Dangerfield Lane | 28 |
Of the 1,627 crimes in Darlaston South with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 75 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 767 | 47.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 559 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Darlaston South has an estimated population of 18,714 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Darlaston South average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Darlaston South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Darlaston South a safe place to live?
Darlaston South recorded 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,468th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Darlaston South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 858 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (177).
Is crime in Darlaston South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darlaston South was up 3% on the year before: 1,702 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,651 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Darlaston South?
About 18,714 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Darlaston South?
Darlaston South 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.