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Crime in Highgate

Highgate had 922 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 164.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 50 Walsall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle Walsall area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

WS1, Walsall · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highgate

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164.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 50Walsall rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common350 in 3 months

Month by month

322 Mar 329 Apr 336 May 300 Jun 342 Jul 280 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highgate. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence35038%
shoplifting16618%
public order576%
drugs566%
criminal damage556%
vehicle crime556%
theft536%
burglary283%

Highgate against Walsall

TypeHighgate per 1,000Middle Walsall areaChange
Violence62.349.2▼ 5%
Burglary54.8▼ 32%
Vehicle crime9.810▲ 2%
Anti-social behaviour3.94.6▼ 12%
Theft and robbery17.89.5▲ 15%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Caldmore168.7▼ 5%
Highgate164.2▼ 7%
Pleck159.2▲ 18%
Walsall158.9▲ 3%
New Mills141.2▼ 7%
Palfrey127.3▼ 8%
The Delves92.5▲ 1%
See every Walsall area ranked on the crime in Walsall page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Highgate a safe area?

Highgate had about 164.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 50 Walsall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Highgate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (350), followed by shoplifting (166) and public order (57).