Crime in Bloxwich West: statistics, rates and trends
1,723 crimes were recorded in Bloxwich West in the 12 months to August 2026, 122.8 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 Bloxwich West at a glance
- Crime trends in Bloxwich West
- Types of crime in Bloxwich West
- Bloxwich West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bloxwich West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bloxwich West
- Demographics of Bloxwich West
- Questions about crime in Bloxwich West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (669), shoplifting (304) and criminal damage and arson (167) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 788th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bloxwich West | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,723 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.8 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,027 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bloxwich West peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,902 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,392). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,723 | 122.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,802 | 128.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,819 | 129.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,591 | 113.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,902 | 135.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,753 | 125.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,392 | 99.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,545 | 110.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,639 | 116.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 163 |
| July 2026 | 206 |
| June 2026 | 143 |
| May 2026 | 144 |
| April 2026 | 149 |
| March 2026 | 145 |
| February 2026 | 134 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| December 2025 | 121 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 133 |
| September 2025 | 120 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bloxwich West recorded notably more shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (77% above the national rate) and drugs (57% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (69% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 75 to 107 and public order rose from 91 to 111, while anti-social behaviour fell from 153 to 66 and possession of weapons fell from 32 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 669 | 47.7 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 304 | 21.7 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 167 | 11.9 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Public order | 111 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 107 | 7.6 | 6.4 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 5.9 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Drugs | 72 | 5.1 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -57% |
| Burglary | 53 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.5 | 1.0 | -34% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bloxwich West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich East | 1,282 | 103.9 | -15% |
| Willenhall North | 783 | 60.7 | -51% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,333 | 223.6 | +82% |
| Blakenall | 1,862 | 104.9 | -15% |
| Short Heath | 906 | 75.1 | -39% |
| Pelsall | 719 | 63.7 | -48% |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 950 | 76.4 | -38% |
| Bentley and Darlaston North | 1,786 | 123.1 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Bloxwich West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elmore Green Close” (212).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elmore Green Close | 212 |
| On or near Parking Area | 142 |
| On or near Supermarket | 128 |
| On or near Margam Terrace | 77 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near A34 | 48 |
| On or near Chepstow Road | 39 |
| On or near Ragley Close | 37 |
| On or near Tewkesbury Road | 35 |
| On or near Samuel Street | 33 |
Of the 1,657 crimes in Bloxwich West with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 576 | 34.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 552 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 159 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 143 | 8.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 83 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 69 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Bloxwich West has an estimated population of 14,027 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bloxwich West average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bloxwich West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 47.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bloxwich West a safe place to live?
Bloxwich West recorded 122.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 788th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bloxwich West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 669 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (304).
Is crime in Bloxwich West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bloxwich West was down 4% on the year before: 1,723 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,802 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bloxwich West?
About 14,027 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bloxwich West?
Bloxwich West 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.