Walsall
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Walsall safe?
Crime in Walsall is much higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Walsall has 10.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Walsall is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.6 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 13.4 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 13.0 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 11.7 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 12.0 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 4164 56%
- Vehicle crime 926 12%
- Shoplifting 856 11%
- Criminal damage and arson 788 11%
- Public order 735 10%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Walsall has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Walsall has little history of flooding. 2% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 94%
- Some flooding 4%
- More flooding 2%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
31 old mine shafts are recorded in and around the city.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Walsall has some old mine shafts, but fewer than the most mined cities we cover.
WalsallNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake 4 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 4.7.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Walsall?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Walsall is currently High.
How does crime in Walsall compare with England?
Crime in Walsall is much higher than the England rate. Walsall has 10.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Walsall is safe?
No. These figures are for Walsall as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Walsall?
This Walsall page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report