Crime in Darlaston South: statistics, rates and trends
1,705 crimes were recorded in Darlaston South in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Darlaston South
- Questions about crime in Darlaston South
- About this data
1,705 crimes were recorded in Darlaston South in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 866 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Darlaston South has the 1,463rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Darlaston South | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,705 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.1 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 18,714 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Darlaston South was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,942 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,369). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 1,705 | 91.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,660 | 88.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,907 | 101.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,884 | 100.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,942 | 103.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,882 | 100.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,639 | 87.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,540 | 82.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,369 | 73.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 149 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Darlaston South 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, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+22%) and vehicle crime (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-52%) and drugs (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 866 | 46.3 | 1.35 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 176 | 9.4 | 1.39 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 167 | 8.9 | 1.81 | +17% |
| Public order | 102 | 5.5 | 0.82 | +6% |
| Other theft | 82 | 4.4 | 0.69 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 4.0 | 0.26 | -52% |
| Burglary | 65 | 3.5 | 0.98 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +15% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.1 | 1.01 | -17% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.5 | 1.60 | +16% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.0 | 0.75 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Darlaston South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Darlaston South recorded 866 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 50.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Darlaston South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Darlaston South recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Darlaston South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Darlaston South recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Darlaston South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Darlaston South recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Darlaston South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Darlaston South recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Darlaston South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Darlaston South recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Darlaston South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Darlaston South recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Darlaston South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Darlaston South recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Darlaston South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Darlaston South recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Darlaston South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Darlaston South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Darlaston South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Darlaston South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Darlaston South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Darlaston South recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Darlaston South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Darlaston South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Darlaston South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Darlaston South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Darlaston South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Darlaston South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darlaston South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley and Darlaston North | 1,769 | 121.9 | +34% |
| Willenhall South | 2,843 | 154.2 | +69% |
| Pleck | 2,412 | 133.5 | +47% |
| Short Heath | 882 | 73.1 | -20% |
| Palfrey | 1,466 | 82.2 | -10% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,343 | 224.1 | +146% |
| St Matthew's | 2,696 | 162.3 | +78% |
| Willenhall North | 746 | 57.8 | -37% |
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 Darlaston South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Curtin Drive | 44 |
| On or near Ironmill Way | 44 |
| On or near Hughes Road | 34 |
| On or near Leighton Road | 34 |
| On or near Whitehouse Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Black Horse Close | 32 |
| On or near Mill Street | 30 |
| On or near Addenbrooke Street | 27 |
| On or near Dangerfield Lane | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Darlaston South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 768 | 45.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 560 | 32.8% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 7.6% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Darlaston South has an estimated population of 18,714. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Darlaston South sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Darlaston South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% |
| Social rented homes | 36.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.1% |
Is Darlaston South a safe place to live?
Darlaston South recorded 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Darlaston South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 866 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (176).
Is crime in Darlaston South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darlaston South was up 3% on the year before: 1,705 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,660 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Darlaston South?
Darlaston South 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 Darlaston South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.