WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Crime in Brownhills, Walsall

Comprehensive safety analysis for Brownhills, localized within Walsall.

Total Crimes

149
trending_up +35.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

89.75per 1k
trending_up +1.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

13,437

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences59
Criminal Damage & Arson19
Burglary14
Other Theft10
Vehicle Crime10
Public Order10
Anti-social Behaviour6
Shoplifting5
Robbery5
Drug Offences4
Weapons Possession3
Bicycle Theft2
Other Crime2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Burglary: 5Public order: 4
9
On or near A452 Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Other crime: 1Public order: 1
9
On or near Supermarket Map
Robbery: 4Vehicle crime: 2Other theft: 1
8
On or near Kennet Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Other crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
6
On or near Third Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Hill Close Map
Vehicle crime: 2Robbery: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 4
4
On or near Lindon Drive Map
Other theft: 2Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Sadler Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Clayhanger Lane Map
Possession of weapons: 2Drugs: 1
3

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Local Rank

#13safest in Walsall

National Safety

Top 22%Riskiest

City Average

95.51per 1k

Local Policing

Brownhills

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Local Priorities

PACT Meeting Priority - Drug & alcohol related ASB in Shelfield Park
Concerns raised at the PACT meeting on 7th August about issues relating to drug taking & youths drinking in the park in Shelfied

After Last Pact meeting on the 14/05/26 this priority remains the same

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

March Update
We continue to give passing attention to the area and work with the community offering reassurance going forward. We have carried out several patrols over the last few weeks and have not encountered any issues. We will continue to monitor and work with our partners where appropriate.

April Update
We have carried out several patrols over the last few weeks and have not encountered any issues. We will continue to monitor and work with our partners where appropriate.

May Update
We have carried out several patrols over the last few weeks and have not encountered any issues. We will continue to monitor and work with our partners where appropriate.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

PACT Meeting Priority - Tackling off-road bikes around The Little Wyrley Estate off Engine Lane

Following the PACT meeting on 7th August 2025 residents agreed to keep this issue as a priority.

Tackling off road bikes riding illegally on public land and private land (without landowners permission) is still an issue and should continue as a priority for police, partners and communities to work together and tackle.

After Last Pact meeting on the 14/05/26 this priority remains the same

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

March Update
Over the last few months, the team have carried out site visits with our council partners looking at how we can make it more difficult for offenders to access land including the area around Engine Lane. The team have continued with targeted patrols and have seen a reduction in the number of incidents being reported. We will continue to monitor and provide reassurance to our community that we are aware of these issues and are working with partners to tackle the problem.

April Update
Same as above over the last few months, the team have carried out site visits with our council partners looking at how we can make it more difficult for offenders to access land including the area around Engine Lane. The team have continued with targeted patrols and have seen a reduction in the number of incidents being reported. We will continue to monitor and provide reassurance to our community that we are aware of these issues and are working with partners to tackle the problem.

May Update
Same as above over the last month, the team have carried out site visits with our council partners looking at how we can make it more difficult for offenders to access land including the area around Engine Lane. The team have continued with targeted patrols and have seen a reduction in the number of incidents being reported. We will continue to monitor and provide reassurance to our community that we are aware of these issues and are working with partners to tackle the problem.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

PACT Meeting Offroad Bikes McClean way Pelsall
Following the PACT meeting on 12th February 2026 residents agreed to this issue as a priority.

After Last Pact meeting on the 14/05/26 this priority remains the same

Tackling off road bikes riding illegally on public land. This is a new priority for police, partners and communities as discussed in pact meeting to work together and tackle.

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

March Update
We have continued to carry out patrols in and around this area over the last few days but have not encountered any issues. We are currently working with partners planning some targeted enforcement activity, we will post an update in due course.

April Update
Same as Above we have continued to carry out patrols in and around this area over the last few days but have not encountered any issues. We are currently working with partners planning some targeted enforcement activity, we will post an update in due course.

May Update
Same as Above we have continued to carry out patrols in and around this area over the last few days but have not encountered any issues. We are currently working with partners planning some targeted enforcement activity, we will post an update in due course.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN19

Meeting ST. Michaels CCE Pelsall

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Meeting ST. Michaels CCE Pelsall

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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ST. Michaels CCE Pelsall , Pelsall Common, Pelsall, Walsall

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meeting with councillor

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Pelsall Villiage centre High St, Pelsall, Walsall

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