Crime in Willenhall South: statistics, rates and trends
2,843 crimes were recorded in Willenhall South in the 12 months to July 2026, 154.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Willenhall South at a glance
- Crime trends in Willenhall South
- Types of crime in Willenhall South
- Willenhall South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Willenhall South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Willenhall South
- Population and deprivation in Willenhall South
- Questions about crime in Willenhall South
- About this data
2,843 crimes were recorded in Willenhall South in the 12 months to July 2026, 154.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 970 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Willenhall South has the 402nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Willenhall South | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,843 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.2 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 18,438 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Willenhall South was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,263 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (2,285). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 2,843 | 154.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,765 | 150.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,110 | 168.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,078 | 166.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,263 | 177.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,740 | 148.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,414 | 130.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,285 | 123.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,487 | 134.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 285 |
| June 2026 | 251 |
| May 2026 | 284 |
| April 2026 | 221 |
| March 2026 | 227 |
| February 2026 | 179 |
| January 2026 | 222 |
| December 2025 | 208 |
| November 2025 | 258 |
| October 2025 | 271 |
| September 2025 | 218 |
| August 2025 | 219 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Willenhall South 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+48%) and possession of weapons (+36%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-51%) and other theft (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 970 | 52.6 | 1.54 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 516 | 28.0 | 3.38 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 319 | 17.3 | 2.55 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 286 | 15.5 | 3.15 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -51% |
| Public order | 134 | 7.3 | 1.09 | +14% |
| Other theft | 130 | 7.1 | 1.10 | -11% |
| Burglary | 123 | 6.7 | 1.89 | +11% |
| Other crime | 62 | 3.4 | 1.59 | +15% |
| Robbery | 53 | 2.9 | 2.13 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 45 | 2.4 | 2.51 | +36% |
| Drugs | 40 | 2.2 | 0.66 | +48% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.66 | -9% |
Violence and sexual offences in Willenhall South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Willenhall South recorded 970 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Willenhall South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Willenhall South recorded 516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Willenhall South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Willenhall South recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Willenhall South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Willenhall South recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Willenhall South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Willenhall South recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Willenhall South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Willenhall South recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Willenhall South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Willenhall South recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Willenhall South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Willenhall South recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Willenhall South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Willenhall South recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Willenhall South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Willenhall South recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Willenhall South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Willenhall South recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Willenhall South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Willenhall South recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Willenhall South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Willenhall South 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 up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Willenhall South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Willenhall South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Willenhall South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Willenhall South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Willenhall South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Heath | 882 | 73.1 | -53% |
| Bentley and Darlaston North | 1,769 | 121.9 | -21% |
| Darlaston South | 1,705 | 91.1 | -41% |
| Willenhall North | 746 | 57.8 | -63% |
| Pleck | 2,412 | 133.5 | -13% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,343 | 224.1 | +45% |
| Bloxwich West | 1,732 | 123.5 | -20% |
| Blakenall | 1,873 | 105.5 | -32% |
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 Willenhall South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Upper Lichfield Street | 206 |
| On or near Parking Area | 181 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 157 |
| On or near Supermarket | 156 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 101 |
| On or near Farmbridge Road | 91 |
| On or near Stafford Street | 65 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Brunslow Close | 47 |
| On or near Newlands Close | 46 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Willenhall South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,113 | 39.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 996 | 35.0% |
| Under investigation | 205 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 183 | 6.4% |
| Not recorded | 144 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 72 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 66 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Willenhall South has an estimated population of 18,438. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Willenhall South sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Willenhall South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.1% |
| Social rented homes | 25.2% |
| Private rented homes | 24.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
Is Willenhall South a safe place to live?
Willenhall South recorded 154.2 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 Willenhall South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 970 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (516).
Is crime in Willenhall South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Willenhall South was up 3% on the year before: 2,843 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,765 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Willenhall South?
Willenhall South 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 Willenhall South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.