Crime in Pleck: statistics, rates and trends
2,412 crimes were recorded in Pleck in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
2,412 crimes were recorded in Pleck in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,065 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pleck has the 611th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pleck | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,412 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.5 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 18,061 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pleck was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,964 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,992). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 2,412 | 133.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,356 | 130.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,584 | 143.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,964 | 164.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,827 | 156.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,533 | 140.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,992 | 110.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,128 | 117.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,176 | 120.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 252 |
| June 2026 | 197 |
| May 2026 | 233 |
| April 2026 | 185 |
| March 2026 | 213 |
| February 2026 | 182 |
| January 2026 | 187 |
| December 2025 | 177 |
| November 2025 | 178 |
| October 2025 | 208 |
| September 2025 | 210 |
| August 2025 | 190 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pleck 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, other theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+101%) and vehicle crime (+45%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-56%) and shoplifting (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,065 | 59.0 | 1.72 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 234 | 13.0 | 2.63 | +45% |
| Other theft | 195 | 10.8 | 1.69 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 187 | 10.4 | 1.53 | -7% |
| Public order | 146 | 8.1 | 1.22 | +26% |
| Drugs | 141 | 7.8 | 2.39 | +101% |
| Shoplifting | 119 | 6.6 | 0.80 | -31% |
| Burglary | 99 | 5.5 | 1.55 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 4.4 | 0.29 | -56% |
| Possession of weapons | 68 | 3.8 | 3.88 | +42% |
| Other crime | 35 | 1.9 | 0.92 | -30% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.4 | 1.07 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.6 | 0.36 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.40 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pleck
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pleck recorded 1,065 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pleck
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pleck recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pleck
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pleck recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pleck
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pleck recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pleck
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pleck recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pleck
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pleck recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 101% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pleck
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pleck recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pleck
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pleck recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pleck
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pleck recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pleck
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pleck recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pleck
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pleck recorded 35 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 30% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pleck
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pleck recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pleck
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pleck recorded 11 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 down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pleck
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pleck recorded 6 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pleck, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pleck.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pleck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley and Darlaston North | 1,769 | 121.9 | -9% |
| Palfrey | 1,466 | 82.2 | -38% |
| St Matthew's | 2,696 | 162.3 | +22% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,343 | 224.1 | +68% |
| Blakenall | 1,873 | 105.5 | -21% |
| Paddock | 628 | 46.2 | -65% |
| Darlaston South | 1,705 | 91.1 | -32% |
| Short Heath | 882 | 73.1 | -45% |
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 Pleck over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 277 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 131 |
| On or near Alumwell Close | 128 |
| On or near Parking Area | 94 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Primley Avenue | 59 |
| On or near Marsh Lane | 55 |
| On or near Wave Close | 53 |
| On or near Darlaston Road | 45 |
| On or near Vicarage Terrace | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pleck 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 | 1,001 | 41.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 722 | 29.9% |
| Under investigation | 220 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 137 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 121 | 5.0% |
| Not recorded | 80 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 53 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Pleck has an estimated population of 18,061. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pleck sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pleck |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.9% |
| Social rented homes | 27.6% |
| Private rented homes | 29.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 53.0% |
Is Pleck a safe place to live?
Pleck recorded 133.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Pleck?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,065 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (234).
Is crime in Pleck going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pleck was up 2% on the year before: 2,412 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,356 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pleck?
Pleck 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 Pleck. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.