Crime in Rushall-Shelfield: statistics, rates and trends
909 crimes were recorded in Rushall-Shelfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rushall-Shelfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Rushall-Shelfield
- Types of crime in Rushall-Shelfield
- Rushall-Shelfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rushall-Shelfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rushall-Shelfield
- Population and deprivation in Rushall-Shelfield
- Questions about crime in Rushall-Shelfield
- About this data
909 crimes were recorded in Rushall-Shelfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 363 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rushall-Shelfield has the 2,099th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rushall-Shelfield | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 909 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.1 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,442 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rushall-Shelfield was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,247 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (891). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 909 | 73.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 927 | 74.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,080 | 86.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,247 | 100.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,187 | 95.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,171 | 94.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 891 | 71.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 919 | 73.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,027 | 82.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rushall-Shelfield 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 public order (+36%) and shoplifting (+29%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-40%) and other crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 363 | 29.2 | 0.85 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 8.4 | 1.23 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 8.1 | 1.65 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 4.9 | 0.32 | -40% |
| Public order | 57 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +36% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -5% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.0 | 1.14 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 3.6 | 0.44 | +29% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.0 | 0.95 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.24 | +15% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.0 | 0.32 | +62% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.68 | +250% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rushall-Shelfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rushall-Shelfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rushall-Shelfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rushall-Shelfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rushall-Shelfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rushall-Shelfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rushall-Shelfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rushall-Shelfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rushall-Shelfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rushall-Shelfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rushall-Shelfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rushall-Shelfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 13 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rushall-Shelfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rushall-Shelfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rushall-Shelfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rushall-Shelfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rushall-Shelfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushall-Shelfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelsall | 728 | 64.5 | -12% |
| Blakenall | 1,873 | 105.5 | +44% |
| Aldridge Central and South | 1,012 | 69.1 | -5% |
| Bloxwich East | 1,323 | 107.2 | +47% |
| Aldridge North and Walsall Wood | 1,075 | 81.5 | +12% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,343 | 224.1 | +207% |
| St Matthew's | 2,696 | 162.3 | +122% |
| Paddock | 628 | 46.2 | -37% |
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 Rushall-Shelfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Woodrush Close | 38 |
| On or near Lichfield Road | 34 |
| On or near Broad Way | 29 |
| On or near Blenheim Close | 22 |
| On or near Rough Brook Road | 21 |
| On or near New Street | 20 |
| On or near Walsall Road | 19 |
| On or near Woodbridge Close | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rushall-Shelfield 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 | 374 | 41.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 336 | 37.0% |
| Not recorded | 61 | 6.7% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 0.9% |
Rushall-Shelfield has an estimated population of 12,442. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rushall-Shelfield sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rushall-Shelfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% |
| Social rented homes | 19.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Rushall-Shelfield a safe place to live?
Rushall-Shelfield recorded 73.1 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 Rushall-Shelfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (104).
Is crime in Rushall-Shelfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushall-Shelfield was down 2% on the year before: 909 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 927 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rushall-Shelfield?
Rushall-Shelfield 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 Rushall-Shelfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.