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Crime in Palfrey

Palfrey had 596 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 127.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 50 Walsall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle Walsall area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

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

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127.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 50Walsall rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common230 in 3 months

Month by month

200 Mar 218 Apr 233 May 196 Jun 228 Jul 172 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence23039%
shoplifting9816%
vehicle crime508%
criminal damage407%
theft407%
public order315%
drugs264%
burglary193%

Palfrey against Walsall

TypePalfrey per 1,000Middle Walsall areaChange
Violence49.149.2▼ 11%
Burglary4.14.8▼ 17%
Vehicle crime10.710▼ 7%
Anti-social behaviour2.64.6▼ 20%
Theft and robbery13.79.5▲ 36%

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%
New Mills141.2▼ 7%
Palfrey127.3▼ 8%
Bescot122.1▲ 10%
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 Palfrey a safe area?

Palfrey had about 127.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 50 Walsall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Palfrey?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (230), followed by shoplifting (98) and vehicle crime (50).