Crime in Blakenall: statistics, rates and trends
1,873 crimes were recorded in Blakenall in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blakenall at a glance
- Crime trends in Blakenall
- Types of crime in Blakenall
- Blakenall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blakenall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blakenall
- Population and deprivation in Blakenall
- Questions about crime in Blakenall
- About this data
1,873 crimes were recorded in Blakenall in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 930 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blakenall has the 1,105th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blakenall | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,873 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.5 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,750 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blakenall was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,480 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,685). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 1,873 | 105.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,685 | 94.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,015 | 113.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,365 | 133.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,480 | 139.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,406 | 135.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,894 | 106.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,789 | 100.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,766 | 99.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 152 |
| June 2026 | 162 |
| May 2026 | 197 |
| April 2026 | 161 |
| March 2026 | 180 |
| February 2026 | 126 |
| January 2026 | 145 |
| December 2025 | 132 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 157 |
| September 2025 | 162 |
| August 2025 | 173 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blakenall 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, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+115%) and shoplifting (+72%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-51%) and other crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 930 | 52.4 | 1.53 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 226 | 12.7 | 1.88 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 165 | 9.3 | 1.89 | +25% |
| Other theft | 96 | 5.4 | 0.85 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 4.9 | 0.32 | -51% |
| Public order | 86 | 4.8 | 0.73 | +32% |
| Burglary | 62 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +51% |
| Drugs | 50 | 2.8 | 0.86 | +32% |
| Other crime | 49 | 2.8 | 1.31 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 43 | 2.4 | 2.49 | +115% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +72% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.5 | 1.08 | +13% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.41 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blakenall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blakenall recorded 930 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 49.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blakenall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blakenall recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blakenall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blakenall recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blakenall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blakenall recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blakenall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blakenall recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blakenall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blakenall recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blakenall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blakenall recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blakenall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blakenall recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blakenall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blakenall recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blakenall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blakenall recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 115% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blakenall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blakenall recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blakenall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blakenall recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blakenall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blakenall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blakenall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blakenall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blakenall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blakenall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blakenall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchills Leamore | 4,343 | 224.1 | +112% |
| Bloxwich East | 1,323 | 107.2 | +2% |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 909 | 73.1 | -31% |
| St Matthew's | 2,696 | 162.3 | +54% |
| Pelsall | 728 | 64.5 | -39% |
| Bloxwich West | 1,732 | 123.5 | +17% |
| Pleck | 2,412 | 133.5 | +27% |
| Paddock | 628 | 46.2 | -56% |
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 Blakenall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 107 |
| On or near Henley Close | 89 |
| On or near Goscote Lodge Crescent | 58 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 58 |
| On or near Harden Grove | 45 |
| On or near Elm Road | 38 |
| On or near Goscote Place | 38 |
| On or near Oakland Road | 38 |
| On or near Cartbridge Crescent | 35 |
| On or near Canalside Close | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blakenall 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 830 | 44.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 607 | 32.4% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 6.9% |
| Not recorded | 87 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 1.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 1.0% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% |
Blakenall has an estimated population of 17,750. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blakenall sits in decile 1.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blakenall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 28.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.4% |
| Social rented homes | 36.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.0% |
Is Blakenall a safe place to live?
Blakenall recorded 105.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Blakenall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 930 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (226).
Is crime in Blakenall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blakenall was up 11% on the year before: 1,873 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,685 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blakenall?
Blakenall 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 Blakenall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.