Brownhills Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Brownhills' crime profile in January 2026, accounting for 52.1% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents—17.6% above the UK average—the area's statistics reflect a combination of local factors. The 4.2 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences, 68% higher than the UK's 2.5 per 1,000, suggests persistent challenges in addressing personal safety. This category's dominance aligns with the area's urban character, where higher population density and limited public space may contribute to concentrated incidents. Criminal damage and arson followed at 1.0 per 1,000, 108% above the UK average, potentially linked to the post-holiday period and reduced retail activity. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, also exceeded national levels, reflecting commuter patterns in the built-up area. Seasonal context—shorter days and post-holiday footfall—likely influenced the overall crime picture, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour remains unexplained by available data. These figures underscore the need for targeted community engagement without overgeneralising the area's challenges.

January 2026 saw a 450% surge in anti-social behaviour, rising from two to 11 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in public order offences, indicates a shift in community dynamics during the post-holiday period. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 55%, aligning with reduced retail footfall typical of January. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 4.2 per 1,000—68% above the UK average. This disparity highlights Brownhills' unique challenges compared to the national profile. Anti-social behaviour's dramatic rise outpaced all other categories, suggesting potential links to seasonal factors such as colder weather and shorter daylight hours. Residents may find the 55% drop in shoplifting encouraging, though the 100% increase in public order offences raises concerns about community cohesion.

Brownhills' crime rate in January 2026 rose to 8.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.9% increase from December's 7.3 per 1,000. This places the area 17.6% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a figure that has remained consistent for over a decade. Daily crime counts averaged five incidents per day over the 31-day period, translating to one reported crime for every 125 residents during the month. While this monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK's average of approximately one in 150 residents, the local context of Brownhills—a built-up area within Walsall—means that population density and land use patterns likely play a role. The rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, combined with the drop in shoplifting, suggests shifting dynamics in community interactions and policing priorities. These figures underscore the need for targeted interventions without overgeneralising the area's challenges.