Crime in Birchills Leamore: statistics, rates and trends
4,343 crimes were recorded in Birchills Leamore in the 12 months to July 2026, 224.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Birchills Leamore at a glance
- Crime trends in Birchills Leamore
- Types of crime in Birchills Leamore
- Birchills Leamore compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Birchills Leamore
- What happened after crimes were reported in Birchills Leamore
- Population and deprivation in Birchills Leamore
- Questions about crime in Birchills Leamore
- About this data
4,343 crimes were recorded in Birchills Leamore in the 12 months to July 2026, 224.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,550 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Birchills Leamore has the 151st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Birchills Leamore | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,343 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 224.1 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 19,379 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Birchills Leamore was highest in the year to July 2022 (4,911 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (3,567). Over the whole period it rose 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 4,343 | 224.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,531 | 233.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,561 | 235.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,774 | 246.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,911 | 253.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,132 | 213.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,567 | 184.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,951 | 203.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,909 | 201.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 358 |
| June 2026 | 361 |
| May 2026 | 384 |
| April 2026 | 337 |
| March 2026 | 357 |
| February 2026 | 370 |
| January 2026 | 380 |
| December 2025 | 321 |
| November 2025 | 415 |
| October 2025 | 359 |
| September 2025 | 327 |
| August 2025 | 374 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Birchills Leamore over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in burglary (+46%) and vehicle crime (+46%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-73%) and bicycle theft (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,550 | 80.0 | 2.34 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 844 | 43.6 | 5.26 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 320 | 16.5 | 2.43 | +16% |
| Public order | 282 | 14.6 | 2.19 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 269 | 13.9 | 2.82 | +46% |
| Other theft | 229 | 11.8 | 1.85 | -9% |
| Burglary | 205 | 10.6 | 2.99 | +46% |
| Drugs | 179 | 9.2 | 2.83 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 6.7 | 0.44 | -73% |
| Possession of weapons | 91 | 4.7 | 4.84 | -21% |
| Other crime | 79 | 4.1 | 1.93 | +4% |
| Robbery | 77 | 4.0 | 2.94 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 67 | 3.5 | 2.05 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.1 | 1.32 | -49% |
Violence and sexual offences in Birchills Leamore
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Birchills Leamore recorded 1,550 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (80.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Birchills Leamore
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Birchills Leamore recorded 844 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Birchills Leamore
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Birchills Leamore recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Birchills Leamore
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Birchills Leamore recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Birchills Leamore
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Birchills Leamore recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Birchills Leamore
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Birchills Leamore recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Birchills Leamore
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Birchills Leamore recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Birchills Leamore
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Birchills Leamore recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Birchills Leamore
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Birchills Leamore recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Birchills Leamore
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Birchills Leamore recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Birchills Leamore
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Birchills Leamore recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Birchills Leamore
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Birchills Leamore recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Birchills Leamore
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Birchills Leamore recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Birchills Leamore
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Birchills Leamore recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Birchills Leamore, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Birchills Leamore.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Birchills Leamore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakenall | 1,873 | 105.5 | -53% |
| Pleck | 2,412 | 133.5 | -40% |
| St Matthew's | 2,696 | 162.3 | -28% |
| Bloxwich East | 1,323 | 107.2 | -52% |
| Bentley and Darlaston North | 1,769 | 121.9 | -46% |
| Short Heath | 882 | 73.1 | -67% |
| Bloxwich West | 1,732 | 123.5 | -45% |
| Willenhall North | 746 | 57.8 | -74% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Birchills Leamore over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 497 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 206 |
| On or near Park Street | 205 |
| On or near Parking Area | 201 |
| On or near Digbeth | 186 |
| On or near Littleton Street West | 145 |
| On or near Darwall Street | 119 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 104 |
| On or near Reedswood Park Road | 96 |
| On or near Stephenson Square | 86 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Birchills Leamore over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,725 | 39.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,451 | 33.4% |
| Under investigation | 296 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 264 | 6.1% |
| Local resolution | 211 | 4.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 149 | 3.4% |
| Not recorded | 130 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 26 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.4% |
Birchills Leamore has an estimated population of 19,379. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Birchills Leamore sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Birchills Leamore |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.9% |
| Social rented homes | 40.6% |
| Private rented homes | 23.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 91.4% |
Is Birchills Leamore a safe place to live?
Birchills Leamore recorded 224.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Birchills Leamore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,550 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (844).
Is crime in Birchills Leamore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Birchills Leamore was down 4% on the year before: 4,343 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,531 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Birchills Leamore?
Birchills Leamore is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Birchills Leamore. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.