Crime Rate in Bloxwich West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bloxwich West

The total recorded crimes in Bloxwich West, Walsall, UK in March 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bloxwich West crime rate of 3.77 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-48.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Bloxwich West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmore Green Close with total crimes: 16
  • Margam Terrace with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bloxwich West has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 3.77 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walsall)CrimesRank (Walsall)CrimesRank (Walsall)
Birchills Leamore390 14,699 14,553 1
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
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

Bloxwich West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (40 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 657 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202554
January 202541
December 202453
November 202473
October 202465
September 202449
August 20242
July 202460
June 2024130
May 202447
April 202455

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 20259
December 202414
November 202412
October 20246
September 202415
July 202418
June 202444
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 338 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202518
January 202538
December 202442
November 202412
October 202437
September 202431
July 202439
June 202442
May 202415
April 202440

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
November 202412
October 20245
September 20248
July 202412
June 202420
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bloxwich West in March 2025

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

1. Elmore Green Close (Map)
Total16
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Margam Terrace (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
4. Samuel Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Roche Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Chepstow Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. A34 (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stuart Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wightwick Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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