OLD WALSALL ROAD, B42 1DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 1DT

OLD WALSALL ROAD, B42 1DT, Birmingham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.43 per 1,000 population. This B42 1DT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B42 postcode area, which has experienced 195 crimes and a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B42 1DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 1DT, encompassing approximately 1528 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B42 1DT area, explore the B42 1DT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B42 1DT Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hamstead with total crimes: 8
  • Austin Way with total crimes: 3
  • Montana Avenue with total crimes: 2

OLD WALSALL ROAD, B42 1DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.930.00%
Robbery33.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Public order11.310.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.059.09%
Vehicle crime37.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-33.33%
Other theft21.31-33.33%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Burglary11.31-66.67%
Robbery10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.3610.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.20-40.00%
Other theft31.96-25.00%
Burglary31.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96100.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-85.71%
Robbery10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.91-16.67%
Vehicle crime76.54250.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.580.00%
Other theft43.27100.00%
Theft from the person22.62100.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.7120.00%
Shoplifting37.850.00%
Robbery21.96100.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.0525.00%
Public order36.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Burglary10.65-75.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.090.00%
Burglary45.240.00%
Other theft22.620.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.36-42.86%
Vehicle crime55.2466.67%
Burglary43.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Other theft21.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.3240.00%
Burglary39.16-25.00%
Other theft31.9650.00%
Public order31.9650.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.960.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.74100.00%
Burglary46.5433.33%
Other theft22.62-60.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft517.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.270.00%
Vehicle crime33.270.00%
Burglary31.960.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 202411
May 202410
April 202412
March 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
March 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B42 1DT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hamstead
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Austin Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Montana Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Millfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manway Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Hillside Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Coleraine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1