Brierley Hill Crime Overview
Brierley Hill is the third most dangerous medium-sized town in the West Midlands, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of the West Midlands's 44 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Brierley Hill in 2020 was 96 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to the West Midlands's overall crime rate, coming in 5% higher than the West Midlands rate of 91 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Brierley Hill is the 43rd most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 567th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2020, Brierley Hill was the worst medium-sized town in the West Midlands for shoplifting, with 57 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2020 was also a bad month for Brierley Hill residents, when it was the West Midlands's most dangerous medium-sized town for theft from the person, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.09 per 1,000 residents. Brierley Hill recorded 40 reports of burglary during May 2018, making its crime rate of 1.2 the worst medium-sized town for burglary in the West Midlands that month.
The most common crimes in Brierley Hill are violence and sexual offences, with 1,324 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 41. This is 17% higher than 2019's figure of 1,102 offences and a difference of 6.90 from 2019's crime rate of 34. Brierley Hill's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 12 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 25% from 2019's figure of 9 crimes.
Compare Brierley Hill to other towns and cities
See how Brierley Hill shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Brierley Hill and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Brierley Hill Crime Map
Crime in Brierley Hill Compared To West Midlands
Summary of Crimes in Brierley Hill This Year
| Brierley Hill | West Midlands | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 557 | 17.33 | 54,084 | 18.47 | 7% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 12 | 0.37 | 2,277 | 0.78 | 111% safer |
| Burglary | 213 | 6.63 | 19,595 | 6.69 | 0.90% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 261 | 8.12 | 21,910 | 7.48 | 8% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 50 | 1.56 | 5,912 | 2.02 | 29% safer |
| Other Crime | 54 | 1.68 | 5,480 | 1.87 | 11% safer |
| Other Theft | 184 | 5.72 | 16,535 | 5.65 | 1.2% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 29 | 0.90 | 3,283 | 1.12 | 24% safer |
| Public Order | 294 | 9.14 | 23,798 | 8.13 | 11% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 56 | 1.74 | 6,832 | 2.33 | 34% safer |
| Shoplifting | 305 | 9.49 | 11,535 | 3.94 | 58% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 25 | 0.78 | 2,162 | 0.74 | 5% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 290 | 9.02 | 26,856 | 9.17 | 1.7% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,324 | 41.18 | 120,780 | 41.24 | 0.15% safer |
Brierley Hill Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Regis | 2,806 | 78.40 | 23% safer |
| Smethwick | 4,354 | 81.14 | 19% safer |
| Willenhall | 4,501 | 84.96 | 13% safer |
| Bloxwich | 4,648 | 88.97 | 8% safer |
| Oldbury | 2,430 | 94.41 | 2.0% safer |
| Brierley Hill | 3,097 | 96.33 | - |
| Tipton | 4,486 | 99.07 | 2.8% more dangerous |
| Bilston | 4,303 | 128.38 | 25% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Brierley Hill
View crime percentage over time forBrierley Hill Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 23 | 16 | 12 | 17 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.2 | 0.40 | 0.28 | 0.37 | Safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 11 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 13 | 8 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.62 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.90 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 17 | 12 | 9 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.78 | 1.1 | 0.84 | 0.78 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 23 | 29 | 34 | 41 | Getting worse |
Changes In Brierley Hill's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Brierley Hill to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 42% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 24% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 16% safer |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 12% safer |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 12% safer |
| Brierley Hill | 96.33 | - |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 1.1% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 6% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 10% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 28% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 30% more dangerous |
Crime in Brierley Hill's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblecote East | 237 | 35 | Fourth |
| Brierley Hill | 1,686 | 217 | First |
| Quarry Bank | 620 | 70 | Second |
| Withymoor Village | 192 | 36 | Third |
Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Brierley Hill for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Withymoor Village (43) | Brierley Hill (269) |
| Bicycle Theft | Amblecote East (1) | Brierley Hill (8) |
| Burglary | Withymoor Village (21) | Brierley Hill (69) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Amblecote East (18) | Brierley Hill (127) |
| Drugs | Withymoor Village (1) | Brierley Hill (39) |
| Other Crime | Amblecote East (2) | Brierley Hill (27) |
| Other Theft | Amblecote East (5) | Brierley Hill (114) |
| Possession of Weapons | Amblecote East (2) | Brierley Hill (17) |
| Public Order | Withymoor Village (9) | Brierley Hill (146) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Withymoor Village (3) | Brierley Hill (34) |
| Shoplifting | Amblecote East (11) | Brierley Hill (247) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Amblecote East (1) | Brierley Hill (24) |
| Vehicle Crime | Quarry Bank (45) | Brierley Hill (151) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Amblecote East (89) | Brierley Hill (683) |
Crime in Brierley Hill During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Brierley Hill change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Brierley Hill saw a 600% increase in other crime. Brierley Hill saw a large fall in robbery during May, when it fell by 86% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -23% | +95% | +102% | - | -11% | +26% | +90% | +116% | +231% | +130% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | +300% | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -16% | +7% | -72% | -61% | -61% | +23% | +15% | -10% | +15% | -43% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -52% | -35% | -38% | -22% | +50% | +43% | -4% | +45% | -26% | +9% |
| Drugs | -33% | -50% | -50% | +150% | -25% | +33% | -25% | +67% | +100% | -14% |
| Other Crime | - | +33% | -67% | +100% | +600% | +25% | +150% | - | -25% | +60% |
| Other Theft | +7% | -50% | -57% | -70% | +100% | +18% | +25% | +7% | -30% | +90% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | -25% | - | - | +100% | +200% | +150% | -67% | +33% | - |
| Public Order | +50% | - | +56% | +61% | +81% | +138% | +52% | -20% | +24% | +39% |
| Robbery | +200% | +100% | -86% | -44% | +33% | -38% | +133% | - | +25% | -40% |
| Shoplifting | -33% | -61% | -66% | -72% | -58% | +15% | +13% | +68% | -29% | -4% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | -50% | -50% | +200% | +50% | - | - | -50% | -33% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -25% | -76% | -69% | -49% | -31% | +20% | +4% | -26% | +24% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +6% | -7% | -9% | +24% | +36% | +24% | +4% | +37% | +15% | +59% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Brierley Hill
What police force serves Brierley Hill?
Brierley Hill's local territorial police force is the West Midlands Police.How dangerous is Brierley Hill?
Brierley Hill is the third most dangerous medium-sized town in the West Midlands.What is Brierley Hill's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Brierley Hill are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Brierley Hill?
Brierley Hill's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 07 May 2021