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

Overview of Crime in B42 1EA

OLD WALSALL ROAD, B42 1EA, Birmingham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population. This B42 1EA 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 1EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 1EA, encompassing approximately 1094 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B42 1EA area, explore the B42 1EA 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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B42 1EA 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 1EA 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.480.00%
Robbery32.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.74100.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Public order11.830.00%

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 arson11.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.0266.67%
Vehicle crime313.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.740.00%
Shoplifting21.830.00%
Other theft11.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.4512.50%
Criminal damage and arson28.22-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Other theft10.91-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.91-83.33%
Burglary10.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.50-27.27%
Vehicle crime67.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.480.00%
Other theft34.5750.00%
Theft from the person22.74100.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Robbery10.91-50.00%
Shoplifting10.91-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.1083.33%
Shoplifting310.050.00%
Robbery22.740.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.830.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.480.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.830.00%
Burglary10.91-66.67%
Drugs10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.4566.67%
Burglary39.14-40.00%
Other theft22.740.00%
Shoplifting21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.27-53.85%
Burglary55.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.570.00%
Vehicle crime22.740.00%
Other theft21.83-33.33%
Robbery11.830.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.5862.50%
Burglary411.8833.33%
Other theft33.65200.00%
Public order32.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Robbery11.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.5314.29%
Burglary37.310.00%
Public order22.740.00%
Shoplifting21.830.00%
Other theft11.83-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.930.00%
Other theft46.400.00%
Vehicle crime33.650.00%
Burglary32.740.00%
Public order22.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Shoplifting21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202415
June 20249
May 20248
April 202411
March 20246
February 202410
January 20246
December 202313
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20242
May 20245
March 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 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

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B42 1EA 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. Leopold Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Manway Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1