West Midlands Police

Is Pleck Safe?

Crime statistics for Pleck. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 24 months: February 2024 – January 2026 4,282 crimes
10 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

4,282 Crimes (last 24 months)
37.3% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓12.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 4,282 total crimes recorded in Pleck

Violent Crime
1,906 44.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
360 8.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
352 8.2%
Other Theft
331 7.7%
Vehicle Crime
319 7.4%
Shoplifting
256 6%
Public Order
251 5.9%
Burglary
138 3.2%
Drugs
109 2.5%
Possession of Weapons
92 2.1%
Other Crime
85 2%
Robbery
45 1.1%
Theft from Person
29 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
9 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Pleck — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleck safe?

Pleck has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,996 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 12.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Pleck are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Pleck in the last 12 months?

1,996 crimes were recorded in Pleck in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 12.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,286 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,906 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Pleck?

The most common crime in Pleck is Violent Crime, with 1,906 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 95.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Pleck increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Pleck is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 12.7% — from 2,286 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,996 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Pleck?

Pleck has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Pleck compare to the West Midlands Police average?

Pleck has a safety score of 10/100, while the West Midlands Police force area average is 10/100. Pleck is in line with the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Pleck?

37.3% of crimes recorded in Pleck resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by West Midlands Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Pleck?

1,906 violent crimes were recorded in Pleck in the last 12 months — representing 95.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 360 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Pleck last updated?

The crime data for Pleck was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Pleck with other areas?

You can compare Pleck with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.