Crime in Bloxwich: statistics, rates and trends
6,029 crimes were recorded in Bloxwich in the 12 months to August 2026, 110.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bloxwich at a glance
- Crime trends in Bloxwich
- Types of crime in Bloxwich
- Bloxwich compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bloxwich
- Streets with the most crime in Bloxwich
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bloxwich
- Demographics of Bloxwich
- Questions about crime in Bloxwich
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,658), criminal damage and arson (674) and shoplifting (534) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 253rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bloxwich | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 6,029 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.6 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 54,515 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bloxwich peaked in the year to August 2022 (7,624 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (5,636). 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 | 6,029 | 110.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,921 | 108.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 6,317 | 115.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 6,819 | 125.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 7,624 | 139.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 7,116 | 130.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,636 | 103.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,690 | 104.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,760 | 105.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 525 |
| July 2026 | 582 |
| June 2026 | 502 |
| May 2026 | 587 |
| April 2026 | 522 |
| March 2026 | 513 |
| February 2026 | 459 |
| January 2026 | 486 |
| December 2025 | 398 |
| November 2025 | 505 |
| October 2025 | 486 |
| September 2025 | 464 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bloxwich recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (83% above the national rate), possession of weapons (82% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (80% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (76% below) and anti-social behaviour (74% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 347 to 487 and burglary rose from 188 to 252, while anti-social behaviour fell from 537 to 218.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,658 | 48.8 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 674 | 12.4 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 534 | 9.8 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 487 | 8.9 | 5.0 | +40% |
| Other theft | 335 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 331 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Burglary | 252 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 218 | 4.0 | 15.4 | -59% |
| Drugs | 168 | 3.1 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Other crime | 164 | 3.0 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 96 | 1.8 | 1.0 | -9% |
| Robbery | 74 | 1.4 | 1.4 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bloxwich; the highest is Walsall (140.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay (54.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bloxwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelsall | 658 | 68.8 | -38% |
| Rushall and Shelfield | 832 | 74.6 | -33% |
| Willenhall | 5,492 | 105.6 | -4% |
| Walsall | 10,536 | 140.2 | +27% |
| Aldridge | 975 | 62.2 | -44% |
| Brownhills | 2,235 | 107.0 | -3% |
| Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay | 896 | 54.9 | -50% |
| Darlaston | 2,166 | 104.4 | -6% |
Of the 4 areas within Bloxwich, Birchills Leamore had the highest crime rate (223.6 per 1,000) and Bloxwich East the lowest (103.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchills Leamore | Neighbourhood | 19,379 | 4,333 | 223.6 |
| Bloxwich West | Neighbourhood | 14,027 | 1,723 | 122.8 |
| Blakenall | Neighbourhood | 17,750 | 1,862 | 104.9 |
| Bloxwich East | Neighbourhood | 12,343 | 1,282 | 103.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Bloxwich over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (255).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 255 |
| On or near Elmore Green Close | 212 |
| On or near Supermarket | 202 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 157 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 98 |
| On or near Henley Close | 85 |
| On or near Booth Close | 84 |
| On or near Stephenson Square | 84 |
| On or near Margam Terrace | 77 |
| On or near Goscote Lodge Crescent | 58 |
Of the 5,811 crimes in Bloxwich with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 218 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,352 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,114 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 446 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 321 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 188 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 167 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 94 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 79 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 45 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Bloxwich has an estimated population of 54,515 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (37%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bloxwich average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bloxwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 57.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bloxwich a safe place to live?
Bloxwich recorded 110.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 253rd of the 1,390 towns 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 Bloxwich?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,658 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (674).
Is crime in Bloxwich going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bloxwich was up 2% on the year before: 6,029 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,921 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bloxwich?
About 54,515 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bloxwich?
Bloxwich 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.