Bloxwich Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, Bloxwich's crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents marked a significant 34.4% increase above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure, while elevated, reflects a nuanced balance between violent and property crimes—each accounting for roughly 42% of total offences. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 193 incidents (42.1% of total crimes), a rate of 3.6 per 1,000 that is 55% above the UK average. The proximity of property and violent crime rates suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors. February, a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have led to increased indoor interactions, contributing to higher rates of domestic violence and other personal crimes. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting (0.9 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.9 per 1,000) showed above-average rates, though not as starkly as violent offences. The data highlights a built-up area's vulnerability to both interpersonal and economic crimes, with no clear dominance of one type over the other. This balance may indicate broader social challenges, such as economic pressures or community tensions, that require targeted interventions. The seasonal context of February—a time of limited outdoor engagement—could also explain the prominence of crimes tied to indoor spaces, such as criminal damage and arson (1.1 per 1,000, 139% above UK average). These findings suggest a need for tailored policing strategies that address both immediate and underlying factors contributing to the area's crime profile.

February 2026 saw a 63.6% increase in 'other crime' (11 to 18), a category that may include unclassified or emerging offences. Shoplifting rose by 23.7% (38 to 47), potentially linked to pre-spring retail activity. Meanwhile, robbery and theft from the person both fell sharply, with robbery down 50% (4 to 2) and theft from the person down 33.3% (3 to 2). This contrast in trends highlights a combination of seasonal factors and localised pressures. Violent crimes, which accounted for 42.1% of all offences, were 55% above the UK average, a stark deviation that may reflect the area's demographics or specific community challenges. The 55% above UK average for violence and sexual offences—3.6 per 1,000—underscores a critical area for local policing focus, particularly in comparison to the national rate of 2.3 per 1,000.

Bloxwich's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, a 5.6% decrease from the previous month's 9.1 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a potential stabilisation in local crime trends following a slight uptick in January. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 16 crimes per day over the 28-day period, highlighting the persistent nature of criminal activity in a built-up area. When considering the population context, the monthly exposure of 1-in-117 residents experiencing a crime illustrates the tangible impact of crime on the community. While this figure is slightly higher than the UK average, the localised nature of Bloxwich's crime patterns means the rate is not directly comparable to broader national statistics. The population of 53,528 further contextualises these figures, showing that crime remains concentrated in specific pockets rather than being evenly distributed across the area.