Crime Rate in Bloxwich West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bloxwich West

The total recorded crimes in Bloxwich West, Walsall, UK in July 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bloxwich West crime rate of 4.77 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-12.96% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-44.19% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
Bloxwich West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Elmore Green Close with total crimes: 16
  • Margam Terrace with total crimes: 13

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 July 2025 the Bloxwich West has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bloxwich West)CrimesRank (Bloxwich West)CrimesRank (Bloxwich West)
Birchills Leamore341 14,699 14,553 1
Willenhall South263 22,979 22,927 2
Pleck192 42,594 42,834 3
St Matthew's208 32,907 32,427 4
Bentley and Darlaston North136 82,019 52,187 5
Darlaston South175 51,812 71,920 7
Blakenall146 71,754 82,095 6
Palfrey114 101,474 91,537 9
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood114 91,200 131,207 13
Brownhills91 131,445 101,404 10
Bloxwich East109 111,213 121,255 11
Aldridge Central and South98 121,302 111,138 15
Willenhall North75 141,065 151,228 12
Rushall-Shelfield63 171,032 161,178 14
Short Heath65 161,098 141,070 16
Pelsall70 15765 17812 17
Paddock60 18629 18747 18
Pheasey Park Farm33 19544 19520 19
Streetly21 20349 20478 20

Bloxwich West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20254
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20249
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 547 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202554
May 202533
April 202548
March 202528
February 202554
January 202541
December 202453
November 202473
October 202465
September 202449
August 20242

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 20257
April 202516
March 202513
February 202513
January 20259
December 202414
November 202412
October 20246
September 202415

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20253
May 202512
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202512
April 202520
March 202514
February 20259
January 202512
December 20249
November 20249
October 202411
September 202413

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 374 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202543
May 202547
April 202558
March 202524
February 202518
January 202538
December 202442
November 202412
October 202437
September 202431

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
February 20255
January 202512
December 202412
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bloxwich West in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Elmore Green Close (Map)
Total16
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. Margam Terrace (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chepstow Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Tewkesbury Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Coalway Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Sneyd Hall Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Samuel Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A34 (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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