Crime in Bloxwich East: statistics, rates and trends
1,282 crimes were recorded in Bloxwich East in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bloxwich East
- Questions about crime in Bloxwich East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (525), shoplifting (159) and criminal damage and arson (129) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,145th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bloxwich East | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,282 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.9 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,343 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bloxwich East peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,577 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,145). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,282 | 103.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,212 | 98.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,258 | 101.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,348 | 109.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,577 | 127.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,505 | 121.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,145 | 92.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,202 | 97.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,252 | 101.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bloxwich East recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (55% above the national rate) and shoplifting (52% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (76% below) and drugs (38% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 77 to 124 and public order rose from 48 to 68, while anti-social behaviour fell from 85 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 525 | 42.5 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 159 | 12.9 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 129 | 10.5 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 10.0 | 5.0 | +61% |
| Other theft | 68 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 68 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Burglary | 64 | 5.2 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 3.7 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Other crime | 37 | 3.0 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.0 | 3.3 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bloxwich East; the highest is Birchills Leamore (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Willenhall North (60.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bloxwich East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich West | 1,723 | 122.8 | +18% |
| Blakenall | 1,862 | 104.9 | +1% |
| Pelsall | 719 | 63.7 | -39% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,333 | 223.6 | +115% |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 950 | 76.4 | -26% |
| Willenhall North | 783 | 60.7 | -42% |
| Short Heath | 906 | 75.1 | -28% |
| St Matthew's | 2,737 | 164.7 | +59% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Bloxwich East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Booth Close” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Booth Close | 84 |
| On or near Parking Area | 76 |
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Millfield Avenue | 52 |
| On or near The Exchange | 48 |
| On or near Booth Street | 43 |
| On or near St Peters Court | 36 |
| On or near The Alcove | 35 |
| On or near Dee Road | 28 |
| On or near Buxton Close | 27 |
Of the 1,236 crimes in Bloxwich East 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 46 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 508 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 478 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 6.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Bloxwich East has an estimated population of 12,343 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (35%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%) and more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bloxwich East average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bloxwich East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 43.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bloxwich East a safe place to live?
Bloxwich East recorded 103.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,145th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bloxwich East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 525 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (159).
Is crime in Bloxwich East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bloxwich East was up 6% on the year before: 1,282 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,212 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bloxwich East?
About 12,343 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bloxwich East?
Bloxwich East 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.