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

Overview of Crime in B42 1NN

OLD WALSALL ROAD, B42 1NN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.21 per 1,000 population. This B42 1NN 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 1NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 1NN, encompassing approximately 1548 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B42 1NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hamstead with total crimes: 8
  • Langdale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Montana Avenue with total crimes: 2

OLD WALSALL ROAD, B42 1NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.210.00%
Robbery44.520.00%
Shoplifting42.580.00%
Vehicle crime32.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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 arson11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In July 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 offences814.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime65.17200.00%
Other theft23.87-50.00%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-85.71%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Robbery10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Public order10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.75133.33%
Other theft44.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.5850.00%
Burglary31.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Robbery10.65-50.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.08125.00%
Vehicle crime45.81300.00%
Other theft32.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Robbery21.940.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Shoplifting11.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.69-20.00%
Shoplifting32.580.00%
Robbery21.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.33-61.54%
Other theft43.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.2162.50%
Burglary28.390.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-50.00%
Other crime11.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.92-60.00%
Vehicle crime45.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Burglary21.29-33.33%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.31122.22%
Burglary312.9250.00%
Public order31.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.5650.00%
Other theft25.81-60.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Public order11.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.850.00%
Other theft53.870.00%
Drugs33.230.00%
Public order31.940.00%
Shoplifting21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 202413
January 20248
December 202320
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hamstead
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Langdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Montana Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. The Croftway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Hillside Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Almond Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Old Walsall Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Cathel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1