Crime Rate in Bloxwich East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bloxwich East

The total recorded crimes in Bloxwich East, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bloxwich East crime rate of 3.41 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 East, encompassing approximately 29,054 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Bloxwich East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Millfield Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Wye Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bloxwich East?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Bloxwich East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Walsall average, with 1213 crimes compared to 1640.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bloxwich East recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Bloxwich East had fewer crimes than the Walsall average, with 1,255 crimes compared to 1,655. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bloxwich East recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Walsall, Bloxwich East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bloxwich East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bloxwich East has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 3.41 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Bloxwich East crimes were 1,213. The crime rate of Bloxwich East in 2024 was 41.75 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bloxwich East were around 1,255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.19 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bloxwich East)CrimesRank (Bloxwich East)CrimesRank (Bloxwich East)
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
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
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 202511
February 20257
January 202512
December 20249
November 202413
October 20248
September 20246
July 202414
June 202428
May 202417

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 202410
July 202418
June 202446
May 202414

A total of 517 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202539
March 202549
February 202537
January 202552
December 202424
November 202443
October 202433
September 202437
August 20241
July 202435
June 202476
May 202447

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 202411
November 202410
October 20243
September 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 202510
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 202432
September 202411
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bloxwich East in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Millfield Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Wye Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Booth Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Harrison Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Revival Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. The Exchange (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Selmans Hill (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
10. Deer Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1

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