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Crime in Pleck

Pleck had 541 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 159.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 50 Walsall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% above the middle Walsall area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

WS2, Walsall · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Pleck

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159.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 50Walsall rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common274 in 3 months

Month by month

150 Mar 140 Apr 167 May 147 Jun 190 Jul 204 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence27451%
criminal damage458%
vehicle crime448%
shoplifting387%
theft326%
drugs285%
public order285%
burglary163%

Pleck against Walsall

TypePleck per 1,000Middle Walsall areaChange
Violence80.649.2▲ 17%
Burglary4.74.8–
Vehicle crime12.910▲ 13%
Anti-social behaviour2.64.6▼ 18%
Theft and robbery13.29.5▲ 45%

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%
Wood Green94.3▲ 28%
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 Pleck a safe area?

Pleck had about 159.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 50 Walsall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pleck?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (274), followed by criminal damage (45) and vehicle crime (44).