Crime Rate in Birchills Leamore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birchills Leamore

The total recorded crimes in Birchills Leamore, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 386 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birchills Leamore crime rate of 7.78 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (77) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
Birchills Leamore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Digbeth with total crimes: 32
  • Littleton Street West with total crimes: 21

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 areas in the Walsall.

    • 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 areas in the Walsall.

  • 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 May 2025 the Birchills Leamore has recorded 386 crimes with crime rate of 7.78 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birchills Leamore)CrimesRank (Birchills Leamore)CrimesRank (Birchills Leamore)
Willenhall South248 22,979 22,927 2
Pleck185 42,594 42,834 3
St Matthew's206 32,907 32,427 4
Bentley and Darlaston North133 92,019 52,187 5
Blakenall152 51,754 82,095 6
Bloxwich West147 61,921 61,582 8
Darlaston South140 71,812 71,920 7
Brownhills137 81,445 101,404 10
Palfrey105 101,474 91,537 9
Bloxwich East99 111,213 121,255 11
Aldridge Central and South97 121,302 111,138 15
Willenhall North77 161,065 151,228 12
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood92 131,200 131,207 13
Rushall-Shelfield87 141,032 161,178 14
Short Heath87 151,098 141,070 16
Pelsall66 17765 17812 17
Paddock57 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm43 19544 19520 19
Streetly26 20349 20478 20

Birchills Leamore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (123 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (77 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (77 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 534 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202540
March 202541
February 202529
January 202527
December 202446
November 202435
October 202453
September 202458
July 202451
June 202484
May 202433

A total of 180 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 20256
February 202513
January 202524
December 202411
November 202415
October 20247
September 202426
July 202416
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 104 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 202410
July 202412
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 251 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202519
March 202520
February 202515
January 202517
December 202420
November 202421
October 202415
September 202425
July 202421
June 202422
May 202421

A total of 126 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 202513
January 20259
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
July 202411
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 305 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202524
March 202520
February 202513
January 202520
December 202414
November 202436
October 202418
September 202428
July 202434
June 202462
May 202422

A total of 962 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 80.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202577
April 202577
March 202593
February 202544
January 202562
December 202491
November 202490
October 2024108
September 202484
July 202469
June 202498
May 202469

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20241
July 20242
June 202412

A total of 1721 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 132.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 314 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025123
April 2025111
March 2025123
February 202584
January 2025118
December 2024126
November 2024120
October 2024129
September 2024161
August 20241
July 2024165
June 2024314
May 2024146

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202523
February 20258
January 202518
December 202417
November 202419
October 202412
September 202412
July 202414
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
July 202413
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 301 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202521
March 202523
February 202517
January 202513
December 202424
November 202422
October 202425
September 202428
July 202421
June 202450
May 202432

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202514
February 202510
January 202513
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 202417
July 20249
June 202428
May 20249

High Crime Locations Birchills Leamore in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4
Other theft3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Digbeth (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Littleton Street West (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Park Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Reedswood Park Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Darwall Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
10. St Paul'S Street (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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