Crime in Blakenhall: statistics, rates and trends
1,399 crimes were recorded in Blakenhall in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Blakenhall at a glance
- Crime trends in Blakenhall
- Types of crime in Blakenhall
- Blakenhall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blakenhall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blakenhall
- Demographics of Blakenhall
- Questions about crime in Blakenhall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (567), vehicle crime (166) and shoplifting (136) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,174th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Blakenhall | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,399 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.6 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,629 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blakenhall peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,743 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,265). 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 | 1,399 | 102.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,439 | 105.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,569 | 115.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,561 | 114.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,640 | 120.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,743 | 127.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,410 | 103.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,616 | 118.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,265 | 92.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 106 |
| July 2026 | 159 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 114 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 131 |
| February 2026 | 103 |
| January 2026 | 107 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 108 |
| October 2025 | 123 |
| September 2025 | 127 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blakenhall recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.3 times the national rate) and burglary (30% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (80% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 43 to 63 and drugs rose from 38 to 45, while anti-social behaviour fell from 117 to 41 and other theft fell from 105 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 567 | 41.6 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 166 | 12.2 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 136 | 10.0 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 84 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 82 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +47% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 3.0 | 15.4 | -65% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 2.2 | 1.0 | +15% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.5 | 1.4 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blakenhall; the highest is St Peters, Wolverhampton (234.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Penn (45.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blakenhall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ettingshall North | 1,428 | 89.3 | -13% |
| Graiseley | 1,278 | 89.5 | -13% |
| Penn | 595 | 45.8 | -55% |
| Ettingshall South & Spring Vale | 871 | 64.0 | -38% |
| St Peters | 3,586 | 234.4 | +128% |
| Merry Hill | 743 | 58.6 | -43% |
| Park | 1,643 | 107.0 | +4% |
| East Park | 1,475 | 100.2 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Blakenhall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (143).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 143 |
| On or near Supermarket | 118 |
| On or near Poplar Street | 38 |
| On or near Bloomsbury Street | 35 |
| On or near Grove Street | 35 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Birmingham Road | 25 |
| On or near Curzon Street | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
Of the 1,358 crimes in Blakenhall with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 540 | 39.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 496 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Blakenhall has an estimated population of 13,629 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%), more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%) and more private renting (30%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blakenhall average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Blakenhall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Blakenhall a safe place to live?
Blakenhall recorded 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,174th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Blakenhall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 567 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (166).
Is crime in Blakenhall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blakenhall was down 3% on the year before: 1,399 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,439 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blakenhall?
About 13,629 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blakenhall?
Blakenhall 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.