Crime in Willenhall South: statistics, rates and trends
2,886 crimes were recorded in Willenhall South in the 12 months to August 2026, 156.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Willenhall South
- Questions about crime in Willenhall South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (994), shoplifting (509) and criminal damage and arson (318) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 385th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Willenhall South | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,886 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.5 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,438 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Willenhall South peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,281 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (2,305). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,886 | 156.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,723 | 147.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,091 | 167.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,086 | 167.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,281 | 177.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,779 | 150.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,412 | 130.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,305 | 125.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,483 | 134.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 262 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Willenhall South recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.3 times the national rate), shoplifting (3.3 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (52% below) and drugs (32% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 26 to 41 and possession of weapons rose from 29 to 45, while anti-social behaviour fell from 268 to 135.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 994 | 53.9 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 509 | 27.6 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 318 | 17.2 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 304 | 16.5 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Public order | 140 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other theft | 138 | 7.5 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 7.3 | 15.4 | -50% |
| Burglary | 123 | 6.7 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Other crime | 65 | 3.5 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Robbery | 54 | 2.9 | 1.4 | +35% |
| Possession of weapons | 45 | 2.4 | 1.0 | +55% |
| Drugs | 41 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +58% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Willenhall South; the highest is Birchills Leamore (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Willenhall North (60.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Willenhall South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Heath | 906 | 75.1 | -52% |
| Bentley and Darlaston North | 1,786 | 123.1 | -21% |
| Darlaston South | 1,702 | 90.9 | -42% |
| Willenhall North | 783 | 60.7 | -61% |
| Pleck | 2,483 | 137.5 | -12% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,333 | 223.6 | +43% |
| Bloxwich West | 1,723 | 122.8 | -22% |
| Blakenall | 1,862 | 104.9 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Willenhall South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Upper Lichfield Street” (197).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Upper Lichfield Street | 197 |
| On or near Parking Area | 177 |
| On or near Supermarket | 163 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 153 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 103 |
| On or near Farmbridge Road | 92 |
| On or near Stafford Street | 65 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Brunslow Close | 49 |
| On or near Mill Street | 43 |
Of the 2,751 crimes in Willenhall South with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,128 | 41.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,016 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 216 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 188 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 70 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Willenhall South has an estimated population of 18,438 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Willenhall South average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Willenhall South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Willenhall South a safe place to live?
Willenhall South recorded 156.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 385th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Willenhall South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 994 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (509).
Is crime in Willenhall South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Willenhall South was up 6% on the year before: 2,886 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,723 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Willenhall South?
About 18,438 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Willenhall South?
Willenhall South 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.