Darlaston Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Darlaston recorded 174 crimes across a population of 19,783 residents, equating to a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 individuals. This figure is 20.5% higher than the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, marking Darlaston as one of the areas in the country with a elevated crime rate. The breakdown of incidents reveals a stark dominance of violent crime, which accounted for 44.3% of all reported offences—77 cases in total. This is significantly higher than the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000 residents. Property-related crimes, including criminal damage and arson, also feature prominently, with 24 incidents recorded. These figures are 126% above the UK average for this category, highlighting the vulnerability of local infrastructure to vandalism. The seasonal context of November—marked by the transition into colder weather, shorter daylight hours, and the proximity of Bonfire Night and Black Friday—likely contributes to these patterns. The timing of Black Friday, in particular, may have created heightened opportunities for retail theft, while the extended darkness of late autumn could have influenced the frequency of public order incidents. Despite these challenges, the overall crime rate in Darlaston shows a slight decrease compared to the previous month, suggesting that some interventions may be having an impact, though the persistent overperformance in violent crime indicates that further action is needed.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 125% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from four to nine. This surge, while not unprecedented, aligns with the timing of Black Friday promotions, which could have created heightened opportunities for theft in retail areas. Public order offences also rose by 125%, potentially linked to the extended dark evenings of November and the timing of Bonfire Night events. In contrast, robbery incidents fell by 71.4% compared to the previous month, dropping from seven to two—a shift that may reflect increased police visibility or changes in community behaviour during the holiday season. Violent crime remains the dominant category, accounting for 44.3% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents—52% above the UK average. This stark overperformance in violence and sexual offences suggests ongoing challenges in addressing community tensions or alcohol-fuelled conflicts in high-traffic areas.

Darlaston's crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 5.4% compared to the previous month, falling from 9.3 to 8.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns often seen in late autumn, when colder weather and shorter evenings may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day, a figure that reflects the persistent nature of local crime challenges. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 114 residents, a ratio that underscores the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. When contextualised against the broader population of 19,783, this rate highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly given the persistent overperformance in violent and property-related crimes compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is lower than October, the underlying patterns of crime remain concentrated in specific categories, suggesting that efforts to address these areas could yield measurable reductions in the coming months.