Crime in Brownhills, Walsall: statistics, rates and trends
1,444 crimes were recorded in Brownhills, Walsall in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brownhills, Walsall at a glance
- Crime trends in Brownhills, Walsall
- Types of crime in Brownhills, Walsall
- Brownhills, Walsall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brownhills, Walsall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brownhills, Walsall
- Population and deprivation in Brownhills, Walsall
- Questions about crime in Brownhills, Walsall
- About this data
1,444 crimes were recorded in Brownhills, Walsall in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 598 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brownhills, Walsall has the 1,050th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brownhills, Walsall | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,444 | 30,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.9 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,380 | 295,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brownhills, Walsall was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,641 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,141). Over the whole period it rose 27%, 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 | 1,444 | 107.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,412 | 105.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,378 | 103.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,579 | 118.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,641 | 122.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,425 | 106.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,228 | 91.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,199 | 89.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,141 | 85.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 135 |
| May 2026 | 161 |
| April 2026 | 149 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 105 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
| August 2025 | 107 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brownhills, Walsall 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, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in public order (+58%) and burglary (+36%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-53%) and shoplifting (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 598 | 44.7 | 1.31 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 160 | 12.0 | 1.76 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 146 | 10.9 | 1.32 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 118 | 8.8 | 1.79 | +9% |
| Public order | 101 | 7.5 | 1.14 | +58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 6.7 | 0.43 | -53% |
| Burglary | 64 | 4.8 | 1.35 | +36% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.3 | 0.68 | -2% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.1 | 0.99 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.8 | 1.85 | +60% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.7 | 1.27 | +44% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.6 | 0.50 | +69% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.73 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brownhills, Walsall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 598 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 41.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brownhills, Walsall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brownhills, Walsall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brownhills, Walsall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brownhills, Walsall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brownhills, Walsall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brownhills, Walsall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brownhills, Walsall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brownhills, Walsall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brownhills, Walsall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brownhills, Walsall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brownhills, Walsall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brownhills, Walsall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brownhills, Walsall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brownhills, Walsall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brownhills, Walsall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brownhills, Walsall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brownhills, Walsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge North and Walsall Wood | 1,075 | 81.5 | -24% |
| Pelsall | 728 | 64.5 | -40% |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 909 | 73.1 | -32% |
| Bloxwich East | 1,323 | 107.2 | -1% |
| Aldridge Central and South | 1,012 | 69.1 | -36% |
| Blakenall | 1,873 | 105.5 | -2% |
| Bloxwich West | 1,732 | 123.5 | +14% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,343 | 224.1 | +108% |
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 Brownhills, Walsall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 228 |
| On or near Parking Area | 98 |
| On or near A452 | 41 |
| On or near Kennet Close | 41 |
| On or near Shannon Drive | 41 |
| On or near Lindon Drive | 37 |
| On or near Birch Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Mayfields Drive | 34 |
| On or near High Street | 33 |
| On or near Kings Deer Road | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brownhills, Walsall 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 | 562 | 38.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 562 | 38.9% |
| Not recorded | 89 | 6.2% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Brownhills, Walsall has an estimated population of 13,380. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brownhills, Walsall sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brownhills, Walsall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.2% |
| Social rented homes | 25.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.4% |
Is Brownhills, Walsall a safe place to live?
Brownhills, Walsall recorded 107.9 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 Brownhills, Walsall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 598 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (160).
Is crime in Brownhills, Walsall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brownhills, Walsall was up 2% on the year before: 1,444 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,412 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brownhills, Walsall?
Brownhills, Walsall 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 Brownhills, Walsall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.