WALSALL ROAD, B42 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 2LX

WALSALL ROAD, B42 2LX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.27 per 1,000 population. This B42 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 2LX, encompassing approximately 3041 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B42 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Derrydown Road with total crimes: 3
  • Perry Park Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Wensleydale Road with total crimes: 2

WALSALL ROAD, B42 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9360.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.27-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.95-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.300.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.93-27.27%
Other theft32.630.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.26266.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.27300.00%
Drugs31.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-76.92%
Robbery20.990.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.25-7.14%
Drugs14.270.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.9240.00%
Vehicle crime14.60-80.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2511.11%
Vehicle crime53.29150.00%
Burglary31.64200.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.580.00%
Public order42.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 202411
February 20243
January 202413
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B42 2LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Derrydown Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Perry Park Crescent
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wensleydale Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fairview Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Raymond Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Marathon Point
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Carmodale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sandringham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Perry Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1