Bloxwich Crime Overview
Bloxwich is among the top 5 most dangerous medium-sized towns in the West Midlands, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of the West Midlands's 44 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bloxwich in 2020 was 89 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to the West Midlands's overall crime rate, coming in 2.5% lower than the West Midlands rate of 91 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Bloxwich is the 61st most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 730th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Bloxwich was the worst medium-sized town in the West Midlands for criminal damage and arson, with 63 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 inhabitants. July 2020 was also a bad month for Bloxwich residents, when it was the West Midlands's most dangerous medium-sized town for other crime, recording 16 crimes at a rate of 0.31 per 1,000 residents. Bloxwich recorded 6 reports of possession of weapons during October 2020, making its crime rate of 0.11 the worst medium-sized town for possession of weapons in the West Midlands that month.
The most common crimes in Bloxwich are violence and sexual offences, with 2,201 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 42. This is 17% higher than 2019's figure of 1,817 offences and a difference of 7.35 from 2019's crime rate of 35. Bloxwich's least common crime is theft from the person, with 9 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 111% from 2019's figure of 19 crimes.
Compare Bloxwich to other towns and cities
See how Bloxwich shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Bloxwich and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Bloxwich Crime Map
Crime in Bloxwich Compared To West Midlands
Summary of Crimes in Bloxwich This Year
| Bloxwich | West Midlands | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,126 | 21.55 | 54,084 | 18.47 | 14% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 26 | 0.50 | 2,277 | 0.78 | 56% safer |
| Burglary | 253 | 4.84 | 19,595 | 6.69 | 38% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 605 | 11.58 | 21,910 | 7.48 | 35% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 59 | 1.13 | 5,912 | 2.02 | 79% safer |
| Other Crime | 129 | 2.47 | 5,480 | 1.87 | 24% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 211 | 4.04 | 16,535 | 5.65 | 40% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 44 | 0.84 | 3,283 | 1.12 | 33% safer |
| Public Order | 426 | 8.15 | 23,798 | 8.13 | 0.25% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 61 | 1.17 | 6,832 | 2.33 | 99% safer |
| Shoplifting | 135 | 2.58 | 11,535 | 3.94 | 53% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 9 | 0.17 | 2,162 | 0.74 | 335% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 489 | 9.36 | 26,856 | 9.17 | 2.0% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 2,201 | 42.13 | 120,780 | 41.24 | 2.1% more dangerous |
Bloxwich Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen | 3,440 | 57.65 | 54% safer |
| Sedgley | 1,912 | 61.23 | 45% safer |
| Rowley Regis | 2,806 | 78.40 | 13% safer |
| Smethwick | 4,354 | 81.14 | 10% safer |
| Willenhall | 4,501 | 84.96 | 4.7% safer |
| Bloxwich | 4,648 | 88.97 | - |
| Oldbury | 2,430 | 94.41 | 6% more dangerous |
| Brierley Hill | 3,097 | 96.33 | 8% more dangerous |
| Tipton | 4,486 | 99.07 | 10% more dangerous |
| Bilston | 4,303 | 128.38 | 31% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Bloxwich
View crime percentage over time forBloxwich Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 24 | 21 | 17 | 22 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.50 | Safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4.8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.75 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.5 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 7 | 6 | 5.0 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.40 | 0.38 | 0.63 | 0.84 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 5 | 4.2 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.38 | 0.54 | 0.36 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 21 | 28 | 35 | 42 | Getting worse |
Changes In Bloxwich's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Bloxwich's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Bloxwich that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King George's Field | 3 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.18 |
Comparing Bloxwich to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 31% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 15% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 7% safer |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 3.7% safer |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 3.2% safer |
| Bloxwich | 88.97 | - |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 9% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 14% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 17% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 33% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 35% more dangerous |
Crime in Bloxwich's Neighbourhoods
Blakenall South is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Bloxwich, followed by Blakenall North in second place, and Bloxwich South as the third most dangerous area. Bloxwich's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Bloxwich Central & North, Bloxwich North West, and Little Bloxwich.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakenall North | 736 | 108 | Second |
| Blakenall South | 797 | 117 | First |
| Bloxwich Central & North | 591 | 91 | Fifth |
| Bloxwich North West | 570 | 76 | Sixth |
| Bloxwich South | 725 | 106 | Third |
| Little Bloxwich | 468 | 69 | Seventh |
| Walsall Ryecroft | 985 | 100 | Fourth |
Bloxwich Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Bloxwich for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Little Bloxwich (94) | Blakenall North (194) |
| Bicycle Theft | Little Bloxwich (2) | Blakenall South (7) |
| Burglary | Bloxwich North West (17) | Bloxwich Central & North (49) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Bloxwich Central & North (44) | Walsall Ryecroft (170) |
| Drugs | Bloxwich Central & North (3) | Bloxwich South (15) |
| Other Crime | Bloxwich Central & North (8) | Bloxwich South (25) |
| Other Theft | Little Bloxwich (20) | Blakenall North (48) |
| Possession of Weapons | Bloxwich North West (4) | Walsall Ryecroft (17) |
| Public Order | Little Bloxwich (26) | Blakenall North (78) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Bloxwich North West (5) | Walsall Ryecroft (27) |
| Shoplifting | Bloxwich North West (4) | Blakenall North (47) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Walsall Ryecroft (1) | Blakenall North (2) |
| Vehicle Crime | Walsall Ryecroft (79) | Bloxwich South (84) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Little Bloxwich (204) | Blakenall South (415) |
Crime in Bloxwich During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Bloxwich change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Bloxwich saw a 300% increase in possession of weapons. Bloxwich saw a large fall in robbery during April, when it fell by 83% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -10% | +74% | +76% | +45% | +30% | +6% | -20% | +24% | +40% | +124% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | +100% | -50% | -33% | +150% | -33% | - | - | -33% |
| Burglary | +9% | +22% | -18% | -41% | -17% | -48% | -4% | -29% | -27% | -15% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -8% | -29% | -39% | -12% | +30% | -2% | -4% | -11% | +35% | +47% |
| Drugs | -60% | +20% | +133% | +100% | -17% | -29% | +75% | -50% | -50% | +75% |
| Other Crime | +70% | +175% | -8% | -43% | +14% | +11% | +57% | +20% | - | +22% |
| Other Theft | -18% | -41% | -28% | -57% | -63% | +33% | -39% | -5% | +33% | +50% |
| Possession of Weapons | +50% | +50% | - | +300% | +100% | - | +17% | +100% | - | - |
| Public Order | -47% | +67% | -9% | +119% | +55% | +109% | +100% | +78% | +54% | +73% |
| Robbery | -18% | -83% | - | -50% | -71% | -20% | -30% | -29% | +22% | +29% |
| Shoplifting | -41% | -36% | -67% | - | -53% | +33% | -9% | - | +75% | - |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | -75% | - | - | - | +100% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -32% | -37% | -8% | -64% | -21% | -3% | +6% | +27% | +19% | +40% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +9% | +5% | -7% | +37% | +36% | +51% | +54% | +20% | +25% | +9% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Bloxwich
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Bloxwich's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021