Crime in Pelsall: statistics, rates and trends
658 crimes were recorded in Pelsall in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (232), shoplifting (111) and vehicle crime (70) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 799th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Pelsall | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 658 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.8 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,564 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pelsall peaked in the year to August 2021 (765 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (580). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 658 | 68.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 717 | 75.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 664 | 69.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 667 | 69.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 702 | 73.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 765 | 80.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 580 | 60.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 580 | 60.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 648 | 67.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pelsall recorded notably more vehicle crime (47% above the national rate), shoplifting (37% above the national rate) and burglary (30% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (81% below) and public order (48% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 76 to 111 and other theft rose from 33 to 38, while anti-social behaviour fell from 74 to 28 and vehicle crime fell from 108 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 24.3 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 111 | 11.6 | 8.5 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 7.3 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Burglary | 44 | 4.6 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 2.9 | 15.4 | -62% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Pelsall; the highest is Walsall (140.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay (54.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pelsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushall and Shelfield | 832 | 74.6 | +8% |
| Bloxwich | 6,029 | 110.6 | +61% |
| Brownhills | 2,235 | 107.0 | +55% |
| Aldridge | 975 | 62.2 | -10% |
| Norton Canes | 707 | 75.2 | +9% |
| Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay | 896 | 54.9 | -20% |
| Walsall | 10,536 | 140.2 | +104% |
| Willenhall | 5,492 | 105.6 | +54% |
Pelsall is the one area listed within Pelsall, with 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelsall | Neighbourhood | 11,293 | 719 | 63.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Pelsall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “B4154” (98).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B4154 | 98 |
| On or near High Street | 53 |
| On or near Leyland Croft | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Highfield Road North | 23 |
| On or near Armside Close | 14 |
| On or near Silver'S Close | 14 |
| On or near Plant Way | 13 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 13 |
| On or near Wilner'S View | 13 |
Of the 630 crimes in Pelsall with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 256 | 40.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 233 | 37.0% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 3.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Pelsall has an estimated population of 9,564 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pelsall average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Pelsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pelsall a safe place to live?
Pelsall recorded 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 799th of the 1,390 towns 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 Pelsall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (111).
Is crime in Pelsall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pelsall was down 8% on the year before: 658 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 717 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pelsall?
About 9,564 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pelsall?
Pelsall 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.