Crime in Pelsall, Walsall: statistics, rates and trends
728 crimes were recorded in Pelsall, Walsall in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pelsall, Walsall at a glance
- Crime trends in Pelsall, Walsall
- Types of crime in Pelsall, Walsall
- Pelsall, Walsall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pelsall, Walsall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pelsall, Walsall
- Population and deprivation in Pelsall, Walsall
- Questions about crime in Pelsall, Walsall
- About this data
728 crimes were recorded in Pelsall, Walsall in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 265 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pelsall, Walsall has the 2,449th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pelsall, Walsall | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 728 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.5 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,293 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pelsall, Walsall was highest in the year to July 2021 (823 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (632). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 728 | 64.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 766 | 67.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 778 | 68.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 782 | 69.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 790 | 70.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 823 | 72.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 633 | 56.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 632 | 56.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 732 | 64.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pelsall, Walsall 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+40%) and other theft (+31%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-66%) and vehicle crime (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 23.5 | 0.69 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 9.6 | 1.15 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 6.8 | 1.38 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 5.3 | 0.78 | +15% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.3 | 1.20 | -4% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +31% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.1 | 0.47 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 2.7 | 0.17 | -66% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +13% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.3 | 0.41 | -6% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.0 | 0.72 | +120% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.64 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pelsall, Walsall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pelsall, Walsall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pelsall, Walsall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pelsall, Walsall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pelsall, Walsall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pelsall, Walsall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pelsall, Walsall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pelsall, Walsall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pelsall, Walsall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pelsall, Walsall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pelsall, Walsall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 11 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 up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pelsall, Walsall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pelsall, Walsall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pelsall, Walsall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pelsall, Walsall recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pelsall, Walsall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pelsall, Walsall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pelsall, Walsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich East | 1,323 | 107.2 | +66% |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 909 | 73.1 | +13% |
| Blakenall | 1,873 | 105.5 | +64% |
| Bloxwich West | 1,732 | 123.5 | +92% |
| Aldridge North and Walsall Wood | 1,075 | 81.5 | +26% |
| Brownhills | 1,444 | 107.9 | +67% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,343 | 224.1 | +248% |
| Aldridge Central and South | 1,012 | 69.1 | +7% |
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 Pelsall, Walsall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B4154 | 99 |
| On or near High Street | 52 |
| On or near Leyland Croft | 38 |
| On or near Highfield Road North | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Silver'S Close | 16 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 15 |
| On or near Plant Way | 14 |
| On or near Windrush Close | 14 |
| On or near Wilner'S View | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pelsall, Walsall 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 | 272 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 36.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 8.2% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 5.2% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
Pelsall, Walsall has an estimated population of 11,293. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pelsall, Walsall sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pelsall, Walsall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Pelsall, Walsall a safe place to live?
Pelsall, Walsall recorded 64.5 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 Pelsall, Walsall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (108).
Is crime in Pelsall, Walsall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pelsall, Walsall was down 5% on the year before: 728 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 766 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pelsall, Walsall?
Pelsall, Walsall 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 Pelsall, Walsall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.