Crime in Palfrey: statistics, rates and trends
1,466 crimes were recorded in Palfrey in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
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1,466 crimes were recorded in Palfrey in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 597 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Palfrey has the 1,774th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Palfrey | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,466 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.2 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,837 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Palfrey was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,876 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,276). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 1,466 | 82.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,276 | 71.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,566 | 87.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,491 | 83.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,726 | 96.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,876 | 105.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,493 | 83.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,494 | 83.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,286 | 72.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 155 |
| June 2026 | 138 |
| May 2026 | 155 |
| April 2026 | 127 |
| March 2026 | 147 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 113 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 127 |
| October 2025 | 129 |
| September 2025 | 111 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Palfrey 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+91%) and shoplifting (+76%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-62%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 597 | 33.5 | 0.98 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 199 | 11.2 | 1.35 | +76% |
| Vehicle crime | 149 | 8.4 | 1.70 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 7.0 | 1.03 | +12% |
| Public order | 93 | 5.2 | 0.78 | +13% |
| Other theft | 65 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -8% |
| Drugs | 63 | 3.5 | 1.08 | +91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 2.2 | 0.15 | -62% |
| Burglary | 40 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +67% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.9 | 0.88 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 1.6 | 1.62 | +56% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.6 | 1.16 | +22% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Palfrey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Palfrey recorded 597 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Palfrey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Palfrey recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Palfrey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Palfrey recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Palfrey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Palfrey recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Palfrey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Palfrey recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Palfrey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Palfrey recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Palfrey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Palfrey recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Palfrey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Palfrey recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Palfrey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Palfrey recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Palfrey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Palfrey recorded 33 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 3% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Palfrey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Palfrey recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Palfrey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Palfrey recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Palfrey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Palfrey recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Palfrey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Palfrey recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Palfrey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Palfrey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Palfrey |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's | 2,696 | 162.3 | +97% |
| Paddock | 628 | 46.2 | -44% |
| Pleck | 2,412 | 133.5 | +62% |
| Bentley and Darlaston North | 1,769 | 121.9 | +48% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,343 | 224.1 | +173% |
| Blakenall | 1,873 | 105.5 | +28% |
| Darlaston South | 1,705 | 91.1 | +11% |
| Pheasey Park Farm | 481 | 40.9 | -50% |
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 Palfrey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 179 |
| On or near Britannia Road | 111 |
| On or near Milton Place | 33 |
| On or near Thorpe Road | 32 |
| On or near Walstead Road West | 30 |
| On or near Grange Street | 29 |
| On or near Haskell Street | 29 |
| On or near Pattison Street | 28 |
| On or near Duchess Road | 27 |
| On or near Victor Street | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Palfrey 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 | 543 | 37.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 513 | 35.0% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 79 | 5.4% |
| Not recorded | 40 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Palfrey has an estimated population of 17,837. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Palfrey sits in decile 1.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Palfrey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.6% |
| Social rented homes | 22.5% |
| Private rented homes | 23.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 62.1% |
Is Palfrey a safe place to live?
Palfrey recorded 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Palfrey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 597 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (199).
Is crime in Palfrey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Palfrey was up 15% on the year before: 1,466 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,276 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Palfrey?
Palfrey 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 Palfrey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.