Crime in Darlaston: statistics, rates and trends
2,166 crimes were recorded in Darlaston in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Darlaston at a glance
- Crime trends in Darlaston
- Types of crime in Darlaston
- Darlaston compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Darlaston
- Streets with the most crime in Darlaston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Darlaston
- Demographics of Darlaston
- Questions about crime in Darlaston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,013), vehicle crime (221) and criminal damage and arson (194) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 306th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Darlaston | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,166 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.4 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,751 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Darlaston peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,545 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,773). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,166 | 104.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,097 | 101.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,533 | 122.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,545 | 122.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,521 | 121.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,413 | 116.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,176 | 104.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,072 | 99.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,773 | 85.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 188 |
| July 2026 | 179 |
| June 2026 | 188 |
| May 2026 | 192 |
| April 2026 | 164 |
| March 2026 | 207 |
| February 2026 | 157 |
| January 2026 | 169 |
| December 2025 | 172 |
| November 2025 | 174 |
| October 2025 | 184 |
| September 2025 | 192 |
Compared with England and Wales, Darlaston recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (43% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (64% below) and shoplifting (49% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 159 to 221 and possession of weapons rose from 38 to 52, while anti-social behaviour fell from 195 to 115 and robbery fell from 45 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,013 | 48.8 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 221 | 10.7 | 5.0 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 194 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 129 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 120 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 5.5 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Burglary | 93 | 4.5 | 3.6 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 89 | 4.3 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 52 | 2.5 | 1.0 | +37% |
| Other crime | 49 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Drugs | 46 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Robbery | 33 | 1.6 | 1.4 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Darlaston; the highest is Walsall (140.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Coseley (76.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darlaston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesbury | 2,565 | 123.7 | +19% |
| Bilston (Wolverhampton) | 4,386 | 119.0 | +14% |
| Willenhall | 5,492 | 105.6 | +1% |
| Walsall | 10,536 | 140.2 | +34% |
| Tipton | 4,617 | 98.7 | -5% |
| Coseley | 1,975 | 76.9 | -26% |
| West Bromwich | 11,594 | 107.9 | +3% |
| Bloxwich | 6,029 | 110.6 | +6% |
Darlaston South is the one area listed within Darlaston, with 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlaston South | Neighbourhood | 18,714 | 1,702 | 90.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Darlaston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “New Street” (133).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Street | 133 |
| On or near Parking Area | 112 |
| On or near Ironmill Way | 45 |
| On or near Fallings Heath Close | 40 |
| On or near Whitehouse Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Addenbrooke Street | 32 |
| On or near Hughes Road | 31 |
| On or near Mill Street | 30 |
| On or near Black Horse Close | 28 |
| On or near Dangerfield Lane | 28 |
Of the 2,051 crimes in Darlaston with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 115 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 878 | 42.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 777 | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Darlaston has an estimated population of 20,751 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Darlaston average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Darlaston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Darlaston a safe place to live?
Darlaston recorded 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 306th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Darlaston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,013 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (221).
Is crime in Darlaston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darlaston was up 3% on the year before: 2,166 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,097 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Darlaston?
About 20,751 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Darlaston?
Darlaston 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.