Crime in Brownhills, Walsall: statistics, rates and trends
1,467 crimes were recorded in Brownhills, Walsall in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.6 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 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
- Demographics of Brownhills, Walsall
- Questions about crime in Brownhills, Walsall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (607), criminal damage and arson (162) and shoplifting (152) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,018th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Brownhills, Walsall | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,467 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.6 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,380 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brownhills, Walsall peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,667 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,130). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,467 | 109.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,380 | 103.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,398 | 104.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,548 | 115.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,667 | 124.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,428 | 106.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,237 | 92.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,204 | 90.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,130 | 84.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 130 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brownhills, Walsall recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (79% above the national rate), possession of weapons (77% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (76% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (62% below) and drugs (47% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 45 to 72 and public order rose from 68 to 99, while anti-social behaviour fell from 164 to 79 and shoplifting fell from 234 to 152.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 607 | 45.4 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 162 | 12.1 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 152 | 11.4 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 8.7 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Public order | 99 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 5.9 | 15.4 | -52% |
| Burglary | 72 | 5.4 | 3.6 | +60% |
| Other theft | 65 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.2 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brownhills, Walsall; the highest is Birchills Leamore (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Pelsall, Walsall (63.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brownhills, Walsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge North and Walsall Wood | 1,100 | 83.4 | -24% |
| Pelsall | 719 | 63.7 | -42% |
| Rushall-Shelfield | 950 | 76.4 | -30% |
| Bloxwich East | 1,282 | 103.9 | -5% |
| Aldridge Central and South | 1,030 | 70.3 | -36% |
| Blakenall | 1,862 | 104.9 | -4% |
| Bloxwich West | 1,723 | 122.8 | +12% |
| Birchills Leamore | 4,333 | 223.6 | +104% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Brownhills, Walsall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (232).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 232 |
| On or near Parking Area | 97 |
| On or near A452 | 50 |
| On or near Shannon Drive | 43 |
| On or near Lindon Drive | 42 |
| On or near Kennet Close | 38 |
| On or near Tamar Close | 33 |
| On or near Birch Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Mayfields Drive | 32 |
| On or near High Street | 30 |
Of the 1,388 crimes in Brownhills, Walsall with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 79 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 580 | 41.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 561 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 6.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
Brownhills, Walsall has an estimated population of 13,380 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brownhills, Walsall average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brownhills, Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Brownhills, Walsall a safe place to live?
Brownhills, Walsall recorded 109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,018th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Brownhills, Walsall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 607 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (162).
Is crime in Brownhills, Walsall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brownhills, Walsall was up 6% on the year before: 1,467 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,380 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brownhills, Walsall?
About 13,380 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brownhills, Walsall?
Brownhills, Walsall 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.