Crime in Pleck: statistics, rates and trends
2,483 crimes were recorded in Pleck in the 12 months to August 2026, 137.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,131), vehicle crime (238) and other theft (194) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 564th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Pleck | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,483 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.5 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,061 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pleck peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,970 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,025). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,483 | 137.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,324 | 128.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,573 | 142.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,970 | 164.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,825 | 156.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,561 | 141.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,025 | 112.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,119 | 117.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,157 | 119.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 261 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pleck recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.8 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.7 times the national rate) and drugs (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (75% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 81 to 140 and vehicle crime rose from 147 to 238, while anti-social behaviour fell from 177 to 69 and other crime fell from 50 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,131 | 62.6 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 238 | 13.2 | 5.0 | +62% |
| Other theft | 194 | 10.7 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 190 | 10.5 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Public order | 146 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Drugs | 140 | 7.8 | 3.3 | +73% |
| Shoplifting | 124 | 6.9 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Burglary | 101 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 3.8 | 15.4 | -61% |
| Possession of weapons | 67 | 3.7 | 1.0 | +34% |
| Other crime | 34 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -32% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.6 | 1.4 | +16% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pleck; the highest is Birchills Leamore (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Paddock (45.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pleck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley and Darlaston North | 1,786 | 123.1 | -10% |
| Palfrey | 1,497 | 83.9 | -39% |
| St Matthew's | 2,737 | 164.7 | +20% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,333 | 223.6 | +63% |
| Blakenall | 1,862 | 104.9 | -24% |
| Paddock | 622 | 45.8 | -67% |
| Darlaston South | 1,702 | 90.9 | -34% |
| Short Heath | 906 | 75.1 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Pleck over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (278).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 278 |
| On or near Alumwell Close | 143 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 132 |
| On or near Supermarket | 95 |
| On or near Parking Area | 89 |
| On or near Primley Avenue | 58 |
| On or near Marsh Lane | 53 |
| On or near Wave Close | 52 |
| On or near Darlaston Road | 46 |
| On or near Vicarage Terrace | 43 |
Of the 2,414 crimes in Pleck with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 69 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,036 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 758 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 232 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 130 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 118 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Pleck has an estimated population of 18,061 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%), more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%) and more social housing (28%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pleck average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pleck | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 53.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Pleck a safe place to live?
Pleck recorded 137.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 564th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Pleck?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,131 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (238).
Is crime in Pleck going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pleck was up 7% on the year before: 2,483 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,324 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pleck?
About 18,061 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pleck?
Pleck is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.