Crime in Codsall: statistics, rates and trends
712 crimes were recorded in Codsall in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.2 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 Codsall at a glance
- Crime trends in Codsall
- Types of crime in Codsall
- Codsall compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Codsall
- Streets with the most crime in Codsall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Codsall
- Population and deprivation in Codsall
- Questions about crime in Codsall
- About this data
712 crimes were recorded in Codsall in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.2 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 284 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Codsall has the 1,104th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Codsall | South Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 712 | 6,644 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.2 | 58.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,389 | 114,423 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Codsall was highest in the year to July 2018 (790 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (646). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 712 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 746 | 55.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 654 | 48.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 751 | 56.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 706 | 52.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 646 | 48.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 727 | 54.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 725 | 54.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 790 | 59.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Codsall 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+14%) and burglary (+12%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-75%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 284 | 21.2 | 0.62 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 8.6 | 0.56 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 5.5 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 4.8 | 0.70 | -10% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -2% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.0 | 0.47 | +14% |
| Burglary | 37 | 2.8 | 0.78 | +12% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +70% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.8 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.15 | -75% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.38 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Codsall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Codsall recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Codsall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Codsall recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Codsall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Codsall recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Codsall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Codsall recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Codsall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Codsall recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Codsall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Codsall recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Codsall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Codsall recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Codsall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Codsall recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Codsall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Codsall recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Codsall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Codsall recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Codsall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Codsall recorded 6 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Codsall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Codsall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Codsall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Codsall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Codsall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Codsall.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Codsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perton | 435 | 52.4 | -1% |
| Wolverhampton | 23,869 | 95.5 | +80% |
| Featherstone (South Staffordshire) | 344 | 53.7 | +1% |
| Albrighton | 294 | 35.2 | -34% |
| Bilston (Wolverhampton) | 4,309 | 117.0 | +120% |
| Wombourne | 600 | 49.1 | -8% |
| Willenhall | 5,373 | 103.3 | +94% |
| Sedgley | 2,244 | 68.8 | +29% |
2 areas within Codsall, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bilbrook had the highest rate (70.8 per 1,000) and Codsall the lowest (44.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbrook | Neighbourhood | 4,551 | 322 | 70.8 |
| Codsall | Neighbourhood | 8,838 | 390 | 44.1 |
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 Codsall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Woodside Grove | 44 |
| On or near Pendeford Mill Lane | 37 |
| On or near Green Oak Road | 20 |
| On or near Bilbrook Court | 19 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 16 |
| On or near Bakers Way | 14 |
| On or near Wesley Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Hattons Grove | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Codsall 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 | 273 | 38.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 23.0% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Codsall has an estimated population of 13,389. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Codsall sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Codsall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Codsall a safe place to live?
Codsall recorded 53.2 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 Codsall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Codsall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Codsall was down 5% on the year before: 712 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 746 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Codsall?
Codsall is policed by Staffordshire. 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 Codsall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.