Crime Rate in Brownhills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brownhills

The total recorded crimes in Brownhills, Walsall, UK in July 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brownhills 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 Brownhills, encompassing approximately 19,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Brownhills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Brownhills?

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

  • Relative to Walsall:

    • In 2024, Brownhills demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Walsall average, with 1445 crimes compared to 1640.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brownhills witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

    • In 2023, Brownhills had fewer crimes than the Walsall average, with 1,404 crimes compared to 1,655. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brownhills witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Walsall.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brownhills Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brownhills has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Walsall, UK

In 2024, the total Brownhills crimes were 1,445. The crime rate of Brownhills in 2024 was 75.74 (year) or 6.31 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Walsall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brownhills were around 1,404 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.59 (year) or 6.13 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Walsall.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brownhills)CrimesRank (Brownhills)CrimesRank (Brownhills)
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
Bloxwich West157 61,921 61,582 8
Palfrey114 101,474 91,537 9
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood114 91,200 131,207 13
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

Brownhills 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 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 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202534
May 202554
April 202548
March 202535
February 202537
January 202528
December 202444
November 202435
October 202449

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 202511
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202520
May 202522
April 202533
March 202520
February 20253
January 202517
December 202424
November 202419
October 202423

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 202518
April 202515
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 202427

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 20254
April 20258
March 20257
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 202415

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
November 20241

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202518
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510
February 20256
January 202510
December 202412
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244

High Crime Locations Brownhills in July 2025

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

1. Castle Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
4. School Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Medway Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Lindon Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kings Deer Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Tamar Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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