Crime Rate in Birchills Leamore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birchills Leamore

The total recorded crimes in Birchills Leamore, Walsall, UK in March 2025 are around 390 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birchills Leamore crime rate of 7.86 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Birchills Leamore, encompassing approximately 49,606 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (46.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (93) incidents (111.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (41.38% increase)
Birchills Leamore Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Digbeth with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

How safe is Birchills Leamore?

To understand the safety of Birchills Leamore, we need to analyze Birchills Leamore crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Birchills Leamore reported a higher crime volume than the Walsall average, with 4,699 crimes compared to 1,640. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Birchills Leamore witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Birchills Leamore experienced a greater number of crimes than the Walsall average, with 4,553 crimes compared to 1,655. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Birchills Leamore witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Walsall, Birchills Leamore has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Birchills Leamore Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Birchills Leamore has recorded 390 crimes with crime rate of 7.86 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Birchills Leamore crimes were 4,699. The crime rate of Birchills Leamore in 2024 was 94.73 (year) or 7.89 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birchills Leamore were around 4,553 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.78 (year) or 7.65 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walsall)CrimesRank (Walsall)CrimesRank (Walsall)
Willenhall South220 22,979 22,927 2
Pleck211 42,594 42,834 3
St Matthew's217 32,907 32,427 4
Bentley and Darlaston North149 62,019 52,187 5
Blakenall160 51,754 82,095 6
Bloxwich West124 81,921 61,582 8
Darlaston South142 71,812 71,920 7
Palfrey109 91,474 91,537 9
Brownhills97 121,445 101,404 10
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood104 101,200 131,207 13
Bloxwich East100 111,213 121,255 11
Aldridge Central and South79 141,302 111,138 15
Willenhall North72 161,065 151,228 12
Short Heath80 131,098 141,070 16
Rushall-Shelfield76 151,032 161,178 14
Pelsall67 17765 17812 17
Paddock52 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm40 19544 19520 19
Streetly33 20349 20478 20

Birchills Leamore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (123 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (93 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 126 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (129 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (108 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (161 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (84 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 165 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 69 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (314 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (98 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (146 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (117 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (77 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 495 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202529
January 202527
December 202446
November 202435
October 202453
September 202458
July 202451
June 202484
May 202433
April 202438

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 202513
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 202417
July 20249
June 202428
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 286 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202517
January 202513
December 202424
November 202422
October 202425
September 202428
July 202421
June 202450
May 202432
April 202431

A total of 130 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 20259
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
July 202411
June 202422
May 202414
April 202421

A total of 298 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202513
January 202520
December 202414
November 202436
October 202418
September 202428
July 202434
June 202462
May 202422
April 202431

A total of 885 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202593
February 202544
January 202562
December 202491
November 202490
October 2024108
September 202484
July 202469
June 202498
May 202469
April 202477

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20241
July 20242
June 202412
April 20244

A total of 1604 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 314 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025123
February 202584
January 2025118
December 2024126
November 2024120
October 2024129
September 2024161
August 20241
July 2024165
June 2024314
May 2024146
April 2024117

A total of 218 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202515
January 202517
December 202420
November 202421
October 202415
September 202425
July 202421
June 202422
May 202421
April 202421

A total of 180 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 20258
January 202518
December 202417
November 202419
October 202412
September 202412
July 202414
June 202424
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 156 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202513
January 202524
December 202411
November 202415
October 20247
September 202426
July 202416
June 202414
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 202410
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
July 20242
June 202422
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
July 202413
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 202410
July 202412
June 202426
May 20246
April 20247

High Crime Locations Birchills Leamore in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Birchills Leamore postcode area is presented below.

1. Digbeth (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Littleton Street West (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Reedswood Park Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shaw Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

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