Rushall and Shelfield Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 11,113 residents, January 2024 saw 79 crimes reported — an average of one incident for every 141 residents over the course of the month. This equates to a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing Rushall and Shelfield 4.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The crime profile reveals a distinct pattern, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 34.2% of all incidents (27 cases), followed by shoplifting at 21.5% (17 cases) and criminal damage at 11.4% (9 cases). These figures align with seasonal factors typical of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours. The relatively low levels of outdoor crime compared to summer months may explain the lower rates of vehicle crime and public order offences. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting — 163% above the UK average — suggests a possible connection to local retail environments or economic pressures. The area's built-up character within Walsall likely influences these patterns, with commercial activity driving certain crime types while community cohesion potentially mitigating others. This balance between localised factors and national trends continues to shape the area's crime profile.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 325% increase in shoplifting, with 17 incidents reported — a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents, 163% above the UK average. This surge contrasts sharply with a 57.1% drop in vehicle crime, which fell to three incidents from seven in December. Burglary also rose sharply, increasing 600% from one to seven cases, though this remains below the UK average for the category. The violent crime category accounted for 34.2% of all incidents, with 27 cases recorded — 8% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. These figures highlight a shift in crime patterns, with property-related offences dominating despite the overall rate remaining below national averages. Residents may find the 163% above-average shoplifting rate particularly noteworthy, suggesting targeted retail security measures could be beneficial.

Rushall and Shelfield's crime rate in January 2024 rose to 7.1 per 1,000 residents, a 49.1% increase from December's 4.8 per 1,000. This marks the most significant monthly jump in the area's recorded history. below the UK average. Daily crime activity averaged three incidents per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 141 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it does not account for variations in population density or localised hotspots. The population context reveals that 79 crimes across 11,113 residents equates to a relatively low frequency compared to larger urban centres, but the sharp rise from the previous month deserves closer attention to emerging patterns. Localised factors such as post-holiday economic activity or seasonal shifts in community behaviour may contribute to this uptick, though further data would be needed to confirm.