Crime in Codsall: statistics, rates and trends
718 crimes were recorded in Codsall in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (281), anti-social behaviour (119) and shoplifting (73) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,083rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Codsall | South Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 718 | 6,804 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.6 | 59.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 13,389 | 114,423 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Codsall peaked in the year to August 2018 (782 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (634). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 718 | 53.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 743 | 55.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 670 | 50.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 746 | 55.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 707 | 52.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 634 | 47.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 736 | 55.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 703 | 52.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 782 | 58.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (49% below) and anti-social behaviour (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 33 to 44, while criminal damage and arson fell from 73 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 281 | 21.0 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 8.9 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 5.5 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.3 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.5 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Codsall; the highest is Bilston (Wolverhampton) (119.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Albrighton (35.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Codsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perton | 452 | 54.5 | +2% |
| Wolverhampton | 24,022 | 96.1 | +79% |
| Featherstone (South Staffordshire) | 369 | 57.6 | +7% |
| Albrighton | 296 | 35.5 | -34% |
| Bilston (Wolverhampton) | 4,386 | 119.0 | +122% |
| Wombourne | 608 | 49.7 | -7% |
| Willenhall | 5,492 | 105.6 | +97% |
| Sedgley | 2,238 | 68.7 | +28% |
Of the 2 areas within Codsall, Bilbrook had the highest crime rate (68.6 per 1,000) and Codsall the lowest (45.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbrook | Neighbourhood | 4,551 | 312 | 68.6 |
| Codsall | Neighbourhood | 8,838 | 406 | 45.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Codsall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Woodside Grove | 47 |
| On or near Pendeford Mill Lane | 38 |
| On or near Green Oak Road | 18 |
| On or near Bilbrook Court | 15 |
| On or near Bakers Way | 14 |
| On or near Wesley Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
Of the 599 crimes in Codsall with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 119 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 268 | 44.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 178 | 29.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Codsall has an estimated population of 13,389 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.5%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Codsall average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Codsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Codsall a safe place to live?
Codsall recorded 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,083rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Codsall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 281 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (119).
Is crime in Codsall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Codsall was down 3% on the year before: 718 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 743 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Codsall?
About 13,389 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Codsall?
Codsall is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.