Crime in Ettingshall North: statistics, rates and trends

1,411 crimes were recorded in Ettingshall North in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 687 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ettingshall North has the 1,548th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Ettingshall North was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,295 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,330). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ettingshall 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, burglary.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+71%) and shoplifting (+41%). The largest falls were in robbery (-68%) and anti-social behaviour (-67%).

Violence and sexual offences in Ettingshall North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ettingshall North recorded 687 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 48.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Ettingshall North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ettingshall North recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Ettingshall North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ettingshall North recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Ettingshall North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ettingshall North recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Ettingshall North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ettingshall North recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Ettingshall North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ettingshall North recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Ettingshall North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ettingshall North recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Ettingshall North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ettingshall North recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Ettingshall North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ettingshall North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Ettingshall North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ettingshall North recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Ettingshall North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ettingshall North recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Ettingshall North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ettingshall North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Ettingshall North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ettingshall North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Ettingshall North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ettingshall North recorded 5 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 69% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ettingshall North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ettingshall North.

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 Ettingshall North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ettingshall 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.

Ettingshall North has an estimated population of 15,984. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ettingshall North sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Ettingshall North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.