Crime in Birchills Leamore: statistics, rates and trends
4,333 crimes were recorded in Birchills Leamore in the 12 months to August 2026, 223.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Birchills Leamore
- Questions about crime in Birchills Leamore
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,550), shoplifting (813) and criminal damage and arson (335) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 155th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Birchills Leamore | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,333 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 223.6 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,379 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Birchills Leamore peaked in the year to August 2022 (5,044 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (3,594). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,333 | 223.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,522 | 233.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,575 | 236.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,622 | 238.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,044 | 260.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,187 | 216.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,594 | 185.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,942 | 203.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,892 | 200.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 364 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Birchills Leamore recorded notably more shoplifting (5.0 times the national rate), possession of weapons (4.6 times the national rate) and burglary (3.0 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (62% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 182 to 278 and burglary rose from 143 to 205, while anti-social behaviour fell from 452 to 113 and bicycle theft fell from 41 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,550 | 80.0 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 813 | 42.0 | 8.5 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 335 | 17.3 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Public order | 286 | 14.8 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 278 | 14.3 | 5.0 | +53% |
| Other theft | 245 | 12.6 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 205 | 10.6 | 3.6 | +43% |
| Drugs | 179 | 9.2 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 5.8 | 15.4 | -75% |
| Possession of weapons | 87 | 4.5 | 1.0 | -22% |
| Other crime | 77 | 4.0 | 2.1 | -1% |
| Robbery | 75 | 3.9 | 1.4 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 70 | 3.6 | 1.7 | +35% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.0 | 0.8 | -51% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Birchills Leamore has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Birchills Leamore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakenall | 1,862 | 104.9 | -53% |
| Pleck | 2,483 | 137.5 | -39% |
| St Matthew's | 2,737 | 164.7 | -26% |
| Bloxwich East | 1,282 | 103.9 | -54% |
| Bentley and Darlaston North | 1,786 | 123.1 | -45% |
| Short Heath | 906 | 75.1 | -66% |
| Bloxwich West | 1,723 | 122.8 | -45% |
| Willenhall North | 783 | 60.7 | -73% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Birchills Leamore over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (478).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 478 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 212 |
| On or near Park Street | 209 |
| On or near Parking Area | 190 |
| On or near Digbeth | 182 |
| On or near Littleton Street West | 151 |
| On or near Darwall Street | 125 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 103 |
| On or near Reedswood Park Road | 94 |
| On or near St Paul'S Street | 87 |
Of the 4,220 crimes in Birchills Leamore with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 113 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,745 | 41.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,449 | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 291 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 247 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 217 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 153 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Birchills Leamore has an estimated population of 19,379 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (41%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Birchills Leamore average decile 1.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Birchills Leamore | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 91.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Birchills Leamore a safe place to live?
Birchills Leamore recorded 223.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 155th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and possession of weapons.
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 August 2026, followed by shoplifting (813).
Is crime in Birchills Leamore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Birchills Leamore was down 4% on the year before: 4,333 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,522 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Birchills Leamore?
About 19,379 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Birchills Leamore?
Birchills Leamore is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.