Walsall Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Walsall's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 7.7 per 1,000, placing the area 20.3% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This discrepancy, while significant, is shaped by the local mix of urban and suburban environments, which may influence both the frequency and nature of crimes. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 40.1% of all incidents—a rate 34% higher than the UK average. This suggests a persistent challenge in addressing personal safety issues, potentially linked to the area's demographic composition and social dynamics. Property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle theft, also contributed heavily, with shoplifting alone at 1.0 per 1,000, 72% above the national average. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have influenced these patterns, though the elevated rate of violent crimes suggests deeper, ongoing factors. The data also reveals a stark contrast in specific categories: while anti-social behaviour incidents were 67% below the UK average, vehicle crime rates were 129% above, pointing to local vulnerabilities in transport infrastructure or parking areas. These findings underscore the need to examine both national trends and Walsall's unique characteristics to develop targeted interventions.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with shoplifting increasing by 20.5% to 288 incidents—a figure 72% above the UK average. This rise, alongside a 13.7% increase in criminal damage and arson, suggests heightened activity in retail and property sectors. Conversely, drug-related crimes dropped by 27.6%, potentially linked to seasonal factors or local initiatives. Violent crimes, which make up 40.1% of all incidents, remain 34% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in addressing aggression and sexual offences. The 25% increase in bicycle theft, though small in absolute terms, may reflect the area's infrastructure and commuter patterns. Anti-social behaviour incidents were 67% below the UK average, a contrast to the surge in other categories. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local conditions and national trends in shaping Walsall's monthly crime profile.

Walsall's crime rate in February 2026 fell to 7.7 per 1,000, a 5.1% decrease from the previous month's 8.1 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with the area's overall position above the UK average, highlighting the need to examine local dynamics. On a daily basis, Walsall recorded approximately 81 crimes per day in February, reflecting a consistent level of activity despite the monthly drop. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 130 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 295,678. While the rate remains 20.3% above the UK average, the population-scaled perspective shows that the distribution of crimes—particularly the dominance of violent and property crimes—differs significantly from national patterns. This underscores the importance of local factors, such as the mix of urban and suburban areas, in shaping Walsall's unique crime profile compared to other regions.