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Crime in Brownhills West

Brownhills West had 148 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 195.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 50 Walsall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 63% above the middle Walsall area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

WS8, Walsall · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Brownhills West

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195.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 50Walsall rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common51 in 3 months

Month by month

32 Mar 40 Apr 62 May 61 Jun 43 Jul 44 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Brownhills West. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5134%
public order1711%
anti-social behaviour1711%
criminal damage1611%
burglary117%
shoplifting117%
theft96%
vehicle crime85%

Brownhills West against Walsall

TypeBrownhills West per 1,000Middle Walsall areaChange
Violence67.249.2▲ 4%
Burglary14.54.8–
Vehicle crime10.510▼ 27%
Anti-social behaviour22.44.6▲ 6%
Theft and robbery13.29.5▼ 17%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Brownhills West195.1▲ 10%
Shire Oak170.5▲ 3%
Clayhanger157.30%
Catshill147.70%
Brownhills116.3▼ 2%
Chasetown112.8▲ 16%
Norton Canes87▲ 22%
See every Walsall area ranked on the crime in Walsall page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Brownhills West a safe area?

Brownhills West had about 195.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 50 Walsall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Brownhills West?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (51), followed by public order (17) and anti-social behaviour (17).