Crime in Pelsall: statistics, rates and trends
667 crimes were recorded in Pelsall in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.7 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 Pelsall at a glance
- Crime trends in Pelsall
- Types of crime in Pelsall
- Pelsall compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Pelsall
- Streets with the most crime in Pelsall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pelsall
- Population and deprivation in Pelsall
- Questions about crime in Pelsall
- About this data
667 crimes were recorded in Pelsall in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.7 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 245 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Pelsall has the 792nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pelsall | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 667 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.7 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,564 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pelsall was highest in the year to July 2021 (758 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (573). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 667 | 69.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 700 | 73.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 707 | 73.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 650 | 68.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 690 | 72.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 758 | 79.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 573 | 59.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 585 | 61.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 675 | 70.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pelsall 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+40%) and criminal damage and arson (+28%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-66%) and vehicle crime (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 25.6 | 0.75 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 11.3 | 1.36 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 7.1 | 1.44 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 5.8 | 0.85 | +28% |
| Burglary | 41 | 4.3 | 1.21 | -18% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.0 | 0.62 | +23% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 2.7 | 0.18 | -66% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.7 | 0.79 | +14% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +8% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.65 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pelsall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pelsall recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 36.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pelsall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pelsall recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pelsall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pelsall recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pelsall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pelsall recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pelsall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pelsall recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pelsall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pelsall recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pelsall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pelsall recorded 34 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 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pelsall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pelsall recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pelsall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pelsall recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pelsall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pelsall recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pelsall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pelsall recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pelsall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pelsall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pelsall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pelsall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pelsall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pelsall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Pelsall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pelsall.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pelsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushall and Shelfield | 806 | 72.3 | +4% |
| Bloxwich | 6,100 | 111.9 | +60% |
| Brownhills | 2,188 | 104.7 | +50% |
| Aldridge | 953 | 60.8 | -13% |
| Norton Canes | 697 | 74.1 | +6% |
| Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay | 881 | 54.0 | -23% |
| Walsall | 10,400 | 138.3 | +98% |
| Willenhall | 5,373 | 103.3 | +48% |
1 areas within Pelsall, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pelsall had the highest rate (64.5 per 1,000) and Pelsall the lowest (64.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelsall | Neighbourhood | 11,293 | 728 | 64.5 |
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 Pelsall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B4154 | 99 |
| On or near High Street | 52 |
| On or near Leyland Croft | 38 |
| On or near Highfield Road North | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Silver'S Close | 16 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 15 |
| On or near Plant Way | 14 |
| On or near Wilner'S View | 13 |
| On or near Armside Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pelsall 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 | 245 | 36.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 244 | 36.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 8.4% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 5.4% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
Pelsall has an estimated population of 9,564. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pelsall sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pelsall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Pelsall a safe place to live?
Pelsall recorded 69.7 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 Pelsall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (108).
Is crime in Pelsall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pelsall was down 5% on the year before: 667 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 700 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pelsall?
Pelsall is policed by West Midlands. 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 Pelsall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.