Crime in Balsall Common: statistics, rates and trends

348 crimes were recorded in Balsall Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 115 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Balsall Common has the 1,276th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Balsall Common was highest in the year to July 2023 (528 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (348). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Balsall Common 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+78%) and public order (+14%).

The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-64%) and vehicle crime (-32%).

Violence and sexual offences in Balsall Common

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Balsall Common recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 33.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Balsall Common

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Balsall Common recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Balsall Common

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Balsall Common recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Balsall Common

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Balsall Common recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Balsall Common

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Balsall Common recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Balsall Common

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Balsall Common recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Balsall Common

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Balsall Common recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Balsall Common

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Balsall Common recorded 17 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 89% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Balsall Common

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Balsall Common recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Balsall Common

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Balsall Common recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Balsall Common

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Balsall Common recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Balsall Common

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Balsall Common recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Balsall Common

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Balsall Common recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Balsall Common, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Balsall Common.

1 areas within Balsall Common, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Meriden had the highest rate (45.4 per 1,000) and Meriden the lowest (45.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Balsall Common over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Balsall Common 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.

Balsall Common has an estimated population of 8,282. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Balsall Common sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Balsall Common. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.