Crime in Rushall and Shelfield: statistics, rates and trends
832 crimes were recorded in Rushall and Shelfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rushall and Shelfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Rushall and Shelfield
- Types of crime in Rushall and Shelfield
- Rushall and Shelfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rushall and Shelfield
- Streets with the most crime in Rushall and Shelfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rushall and Shelfield
- Demographics of Rushall and Shelfield
- Questions about crime in Rushall and Shelfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (338), vehicle crime (97) and criminal damage and arson (90) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 698th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Rushall and Shelfield | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 832 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.6 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,148 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rushall and Shelfield peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,133 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (787). 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 | 832 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 819 | 73.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 949 | 85.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,133 | 101.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,059 | 95.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,050 | 94.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 787 | 70.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 794 | 71.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 905 | 81.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rushall and Shelfield recorded notably more vehicle crime (75% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (69% below) and shoplifting (54% below). On the year before, public order rose from 39 to 55 and burglary rose from 36 to 46, while anti-social behaviour fell from 90 to 53 and other crime fell from 29 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 338 | 30.3 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 97 | 8.7 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Burglary | 46 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 3.9 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -31% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Rushall and Shelfield; the highest is Walsall (140.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Streetly (31.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushall and Shelfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelsall | 658 | 68.8 | -8% |
| Aldridge | 975 | 62.2 | -17% |
| Bloxwich | 6,029 | 110.6 | +48% |
| Brownhills | 2,235 | 107.0 | +43% |
| Walsall | 10,536 | 140.2 | +88% |
| Streetly | 493 | 31.8 | -57% |
| Willenhall | 5,492 | 105.6 | +42% |
| Norton Canes | 707 | 75.2 | +1% |
Rushall-Shelfield is the one area listed within Rushall and Shelfield, with 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushall-Shelfield | Neighbourhood | 12,442 | 950 | 76.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Rushall and Shelfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Woodrush Close | 37 |
| On or near Lichfield Road | 33 |
| On or near Broad Way | 30 |
| On or near Rough Brook Road | 23 |
| On or near Pelsall Lane | 21 |
| On or near Dean Road | 18 |
| On or near New Street | 18 |
| On or near Barns Lane | 14 |
Of the 779 crimes in Rushall and Shelfield with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 53 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 348 | 44.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 310 | 39.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
Rushall and Shelfield has an estimated population of 11,148 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rushall and Shelfield average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rushall and Shelfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rushall and Shelfield a safe place to live?
Rushall and Shelfield recorded 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 698th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Rushall and Shelfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 338 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (97).
Is crime in Rushall and Shelfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushall and Shelfield was up 2% on the year before: 832 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 819 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rushall and Shelfield?
About 11,148 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rushall and Shelfield?
Rushall and Shelfield 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.