Crime in Rushall-Shelfield: statistics, rates and trends
950 crimes were recorded in Rushall-Shelfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Rushall-Shelfield
- Questions about crime in Rushall-Shelfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (392), criminal damage and arson (108) and vehicle crime (105) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,969th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Rushall-Shelfield | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 950 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.4 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,442 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rushall-Shelfield peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,273 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (895). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 950 | 76.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 908 | 73.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,049 | 84.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,273 | 102.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,190 | 95.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,180 | 94.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 895 | 71.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 902 | 72.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,025 | 82.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rushall-Shelfield recorded notably more vehicle crime (70% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (29% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (70% below) and shoplifting (58% below). On the year before, public order rose from 45 to 59 and burglary rose from 42 to 52, while anti-social behaviour fell from 97 to 57 and other crime fell from 32 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 392 | 31.5 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 105 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 4.6 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.5 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rushall-Shelfield; the highest is Birchills Leamore (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Paddock (45.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushall-Shelfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelsall | 719 | 63.7 | -17% |
| Blakenall | 1,862 | 104.9 | +37% |
| Aldridge Central and South | 1,030 | 70.3 | -8% |
| Bloxwich East | 1,282 | 103.9 | +36% |
| Aldridge North and Walsall Wood | 1,100 | 83.4 | +9% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,333 | 223.6 | +193% |
| St Matthew's | 2,737 | 164.7 | +116% |
| Paddock | 622 | 45.8 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Rushall-Shelfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Woodrush Close | 37 |
| On or near Lichfield Road | 33 |
| On or near Broad Way | 30 |
| On or near New Street | 25 |
| On or near Rough Brook Road | 23 |
| On or near Pelsall Lane | 21 |
| On or near Walsall Road | 21 |
| On or near Blenheim Close | 20 |
Of the 893 crimes in Rushall-Shelfield with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 398 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 350 | 39.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 6.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
Rushall-Shelfield has an estimated population of 12,442 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rushall-Shelfield average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rushall-Shelfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rushall-Shelfield a safe place to live?
Rushall-Shelfield recorded 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,969th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Rushall-Shelfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 392 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (108).
Is crime in Rushall-Shelfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushall-Shelfield was up 5% on the year before: 950 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 908 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rushall-Shelfield?
About 12,442 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rushall-Shelfield?
Rushall-Shelfield 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.