Crime in Rushall and Shelfield: statistics, rates and trends
806 crimes were recorded in Rushall and Shelfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rushall and Shelfield
- Questions about crime in Rushall and Shelfield
- About this data
806 crimes were recorded in Rushall and Shelfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 319 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rushall and Shelfield has the 740th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rushall and Shelfield | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 806 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.3 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,148 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rushall and Shelfield was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,107 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (785). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 806 | 72.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 840 | 75.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 978 | 87.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,107 | 99.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,049 | 94.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,047 | 93.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 785 | 70.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 800 | 71.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 914 | 82.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rushall and Shelfield 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 vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+37%) and shoplifting (+26%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-42%) and other crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 319 | 28.6 | 0.84 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 8.3 | 1.69 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 7.8 | 1.15 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -42% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.7 | 0.70 | +37% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -8% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.9 | 1.12 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.9 | 0.48 | +26% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.8 | 0.85 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.3 | 1.29 | +27% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 0.86 | +18% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +57% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.65 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rushall and Shelfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rushall and Shelfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rushall and Shelfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rushall and Shelfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rushall and Shelfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rushall and Shelfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 45 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 down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rushall and Shelfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rushall and Shelfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rushall and Shelfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rushall and Shelfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rushall and Shelfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rushall and Shelfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rushall and Shelfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rushall and Shelfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rushall and Shelfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rushall and Shelfield 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rushall and Shelfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rushall and Shelfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushall and Shelfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelsall | 667 | 69.7 | -4% |
| Aldridge | 953 | 60.8 | -16% |
| Bloxwich | 6,100 | 111.9 | +55% |
| Brownhills | 2,188 | 104.7 | +45% |
| Walsall | 10,400 | 138.3 | +91% |
| Streetly | 497 | 32.0 | -56% |
| Willenhall | 5,373 | 103.3 | +43% |
| Norton Canes | 697 | 74.1 | +3% |
1 areas within Rushall and Shelfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rushall-Shelfield had the highest rate (73.1 per 1,000) and Rushall-Shelfield the lowest (73.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushall-Shelfield | Neighbourhood | 12,442 | 909 | 73.1 |
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 Rushall and Shelfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Woodrush Close | 38 |
| On or near Lichfield Road | 34 |
| On or near Broad Way | 29 |
| On or near Rough Brook Road | 21 |
| On or near New Street | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Walsall Road | 14 |
| On or near Dean Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rushall and Shelfield 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 | 326 | 40.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 299 | 37.1% |
| Not recorded | 56 | 6.9% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 0.7% |
Rushall and Shelfield has an estimated population of 11,148. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rushall and Shelfield sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rushall and Shelfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Rushall and Shelfield a safe place to live?
Rushall and Shelfield recorded 72.3 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 Rushall and Shelfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (93).
Is crime in Rushall and Shelfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushall and Shelfield was down 4% on the year before: 806 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 840 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rushall and Shelfield?
Rushall and Shelfield 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 Rushall and Shelfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.