Crime Rate in Bloxwich West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bloxwich West

The total recorded crimes in Bloxwich West, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bloxwich West crime rate of 4.47 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 Bloxwich West, encompassing approximately 32,906 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (-18.97% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bloxwich West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Margam Terrace with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

How safe is Bloxwich West?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Bloxwich West reported a higher crime volume than the Walsall average, with 1,921 crimes compared to 1,640. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bloxwich West witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Bloxwich West had fewer crimes than the Walsall average, with 1,582 crimes compared to 1,655. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bloxwich West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bloxwich West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bloxwich West has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 4.47 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Bloxwich West crimes were 1,921. The crime rate of Bloxwich West in 2024 was 58.38 (year) or 4.86 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bloxwich West were around 1,582 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.08 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bloxwich West)CrimesRank (Bloxwich West)CrimesRank (Bloxwich West)
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
Blakenall152 51,754 82,095 6
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

Bloxwich West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 683 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202548
March 202528
February 202554
January 202541
December 202453
November 202473
October 202465
September 202449
August 20242
July 202460
June 2024130
May 202447

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20249
October 20241
September 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202520
March 202514
February 20259
January 202512
December 20249
November 20249
October 202411
September 202413
July 202421
June 202440
May 202418

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
November 202412
October 20245
September 20248
July 202412
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
February 20255
January 202512
December 202412
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 403 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202558
March 202524
February 202518
January 202538
December 202442
November 202412
October 202437
September 202431
July 202439
June 202442
May 202415

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202516
March 202513
February 202513
January 20259
December 202414
November 202412
October 20246
September 202415
July 202418
June 202444
May 20248

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bloxwich West in May 2025

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

1. Margam Terrace (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Robbery2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Elmore Green Close (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wolverhampton Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs5
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Tewkesbury Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Chepstow Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
9. New Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Selsdon Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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