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

Overview of Crime in B42 1NS

OLD WALSALL ROAD, B42 1NS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This B42 1NS 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 1NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 1NS, encompassing approximately 2330 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B42 1NS area, explore the B42 1NS Area information page.
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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: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B42 1NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langdale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bradford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Yateley Avenue with total crimes: 2

OLD WALSALL ROAD, B42 1NS 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.860.00%
Robbery23.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 arson10.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.44-20.00%
Vehicle crime85.15700.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-75.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4366.67%
Other theft42.15100.00%
Burglary41.72100.00%
Public order21.72100.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.01-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.44133.33%
Other crime26.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences66.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.57-60.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.3028.57%
Criminal damage and arson57.72400.00%
Vehicle crime42.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-50.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.44-17.65%
Vehicle crime86.01700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43100.00%
Other crime11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.3021.43%
Burglary87.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.43100.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.3040.00%
Other crime46.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Possession of weapons21.29100.00%
Other theft20.86-66.67%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.010.00%
Other theft64.290.00%
Drugs32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202412
June 202415
May 202412
April 202414
March 20246
February 202418
January 202414
December 202317
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 4 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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20238
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Langdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Yateley Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Hillside Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Almond Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Old Walsall Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Charnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hobhouse Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rockford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cathel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1