Crime in Short Heath: statistics, rates and trends
882 crimes were recorded in Short Heath 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 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Short Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Short Heath
- Types of crime in Short Heath
- Short Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Short Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Short Heath
- Population and deprivation in Short Heath
- Questions about crime in Short Heath
- About this data
882 crimes were recorded in Short Heath 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 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 435 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Short Heath has the 2,097th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Short Heath | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 882 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.1 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,059 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Short Heath was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,399 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (882). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 882 | 73.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 933 | 77.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,099 | 91.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,147 | 95.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,399 | 116.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,211 | 100.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,013 | 84.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 923 | 76.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 974 | 80.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Short Heath 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, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+31%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-80%) and other crime (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 435 | 36.1 | 1.05 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 7.7 | 1.57 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 7.5 | 1.10 | +2% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.4 | 0.66 | +10% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.0 | 0.62 | -13% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.2 | 0.89 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 3.0 | 0.36 | -18% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.9 | 0.90 | -39% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.9 | 1.96 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 1.6 | 0.10 | -80% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -21% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.31 | -62% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.40 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Short Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Short Heath recorded 435 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 49.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Short Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Short Heath recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Short Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Short Heath recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Short Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Short Heath recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Short Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Short Heath recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Short Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Short Heath recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Short Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Short Heath recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Short Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Short Heath recorded 23 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 39% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Short Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Short Heath recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Short Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Short Heath recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Short Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Short Heath recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Short Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Short Heath recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Short Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Short Heath recorded 4 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 up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Short Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Short Heath recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 Short Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Short Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Short Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willenhall North | 746 | 57.8 | -21% |
| Willenhall South | 2,843 | 154.2 | +111% |
| Bentley and Darlaston North | 1,769 | 121.9 | +67% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,343 | 224.1 | +206% |
| Bloxwich West | 1,732 | 123.5 | +69% |
| Pleck | 2,412 | 133.5 | +83% |
| Darlaston South | 1,705 | 91.1 | +25% |
| Blakenall | 1,873 | 105.5 | +44% |
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 Short Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heather Grove | 52 |
| On or near High Road | 50 |
| On or near Greadier Street | 27 |
| On or near A462 | 26 |
| On or near Stourmore Close | 26 |
| On or near Braemar Close | 22 |
| On or near Douglas Davies Close | 22 |
| On or near Wolverson Close | 22 |
| On or near Spindle Tree Rise | 20 |
| On or near Cornwall Gate | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Short Heath 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 | 429 | 48.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 30.0% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.3% |
| Not recorded | 19 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.2% |
Short Heath has an estimated population of 12,059. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Short Heath sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Short Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Short Heath a safe place to live?
Short Heath 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 Short Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 435 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (93).
Is crime in Short Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Short Heath was down 5% on the year before: 882 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 933 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Short Heath?
Short Heath 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 Short Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.