Crime Rate in Blakenall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blakenall

The total recorded crimes in Blakenall, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blakenall crime rate of 4.56 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 Blakenall, encompassing approximately 33,306 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (16.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
Blakenall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakland Road with total crimes: 6
  • Dolphin Close with total crimes: 6
  • Canalside Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Blakenall?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Blakenall reported a higher crime volume than the Walsall average, with 1,754 crimes compared to 1,640. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blakenall witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Blakenall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Walsall average, with 2,095 crimes compared to 1,655. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blakenall witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blakenall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blakenall has recorded 152 crimes with crime rate of 4.56 ranking 5th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Blakenall crimes were 1,754. The crime rate of Blakenall in 2024 was 52.66 (year) or 4.39 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blakenall were around 2,095 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.90 (year) or 5.24 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blakenall)CrimesRank (Blakenall)CrimesRank (Blakenall)
Birchills Leamore386 14,699 14,553 1
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
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

Blakenall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (132 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (91 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 202515
February 20256
January 202513
December 202415
November 202417
October 202416
September 202411
July 202421
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202512
February 20259
January 202513
December 202417
November 202410
October 20249
September 202416
July 202413
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 907 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202556
March 202581
February 202566
January 202584
December 202460
November 202452
October 202469
September 202479
August 20241
July 202471
June 2024132
May 202491

A total of 212 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 202517
February 20258
January 202518
December 202417
November 20249
October 202426
September 202418
July 202416
June 202436
May 202421

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
July 202412
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 202412
November 20244
October 202413
September 20242
August 20241
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Blakenall in May 2025

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

1. Oakland Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Dolphin Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Canalside Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Suffolk Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hunter Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Goscote Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Bloxwich Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Alderley Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Cartbridge Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Goscote Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1

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