Crime Rate in Brownhills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brownhills

The total recorded crimes in Brownhills, Walsall, UK in May 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brownhills crime rate of 7.18 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
Brownhills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Brownhills has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 7.18 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brownhills)CrimesRank (Brownhills)CrimesRank (Brownhills)
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
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

Brownhills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson 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 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 554 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202548
March 202535
February 202537
January 202528
December 202444
November 202435
October 202449
September 202455
July 202445
June 202472
May 202452

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510
February 20256
January 202510
December 202412
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 281 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202533
March 202520
February 20253
January 202517
December 202424
November 202419
October 202423
September 202436
July 202439
June 202424
May 202421

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 202427
September 202432
July 202417
June 202442
May 20248

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20257
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 202415
September 202416
August 20241
July 202410
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 202511
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Brownhills in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. High Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. B5011 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hodgkins Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lindon Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. A452 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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