Crime in Bloxwich East: statistics, rates and trends
1,323 crimes were recorded in Bloxwich East in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.2 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 Bloxwich East at a glance
- Crime trends in Bloxwich East
- Types of crime in Bloxwich East
- Bloxwich East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bloxwich East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bloxwich East
- Population and deprivation in Bloxwich East
- Questions about crime in Bloxwich East
- About this data
1,323 crimes were recorded in Bloxwich East in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.2 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 539 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bloxwich East has the 1,065th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bloxwich East | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,323 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.2 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,343 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bloxwich East was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,550 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,154). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,323 | 107.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,188 | 96.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,251 | 101.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,387 | 112.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,550 | 125.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,486 | 120.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,154 | 93.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,191 | 96.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,278 | 103.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 103 |
| May 2026 | 133 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 113 |
| January 2026 | 109 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 120 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
| August 2025 | 133 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bloxwich East 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 shoplifting (+80%) and vehicle crime (+49%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-52%) and robbery (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 539 | 43.7 | 1.28 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 178 | 14.4 | 1.74 | +80% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 10.7 | 1.58 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 118 | 9.6 | 1.94 | +49% |
| Other theft | 71 | 5.8 | 0.90 | +4% |
| Burglary | 68 | 5.5 | 1.56 | +10% |
| Public order | 67 | 5.4 | 0.82 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 3.7 | 0.24 | -52% |
| Other crime | 37 | 3.0 | 1.42 | +6% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.2 | 0.67 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.6 | 1.67 | +0% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.0 | 0.72 | -45% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.29 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bloxwich East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bloxwich East recorded 539 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bloxwich East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bloxwich East recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bloxwich East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bloxwich East recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bloxwich East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bloxwich East recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bloxwich East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bloxwich East recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bloxwich East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bloxwich East recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bloxwich East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bloxwich East recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bloxwich East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bloxwich East recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bloxwich East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bloxwich East recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bloxwich East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bloxwich East recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bloxwich East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bloxwich East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bloxwich East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bloxwich East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bloxwich East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bloxwich East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bloxwich East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bloxwich East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bloxwich East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bloxwich East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bloxwich East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich West | 1,732 | 123.5 | +15% |
| Blakenall | 1,873 | 105.5 | -2% |
| Pelsall | 728 | 64.5 | -40% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,343 | 224.1 | +109% |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 909 | 73.1 | -32% |
| Willenhall North | 746 | 57.8 | -46% |
| Short Heath | 882 | 73.1 | -32% |
| St Matthew's | 2,696 | 162.3 | +51% |
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 Bloxwich East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Booth Close | 84 |
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near The Exchange | 68 |
| On or near Millfield Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Booth Street | 40 |
| On or near St Peters Court | 37 |
| On or near The Alcove | 35 |
| On or near Buxton Close | 28 |
| On or near Dee Road | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bloxwich East 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 | 510 | 38.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 484 | 36.6% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 6.0% |
| Not recorded | 46 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 45 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
Bloxwich East has an estimated population of 12,343. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bloxwich East sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bloxwich East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 43.3% |
Is Bloxwich East a safe place to live?
Bloxwich East recorded 107.2 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 Bloxwich East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 539 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (178).
Is crime in Bloxwich East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bloxwich East was up 11% on the year before: 1,323 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,188 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bloxwich East?
Bloxwich East 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 Bloxwich East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.