BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS1 2NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2NA

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS1 2NA, Walsall has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.14 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2NA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 506 crimes and a crime rate of 18.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 2NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2NA, encompassing approximately 5382 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 2NA area, explore the WS1 2NA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS1 2NA area, visit the WS1 2NA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-15.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

WS1 2NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Lysways Street with total crimes: 10
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 9

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS1 2NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.14-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour137.2544.44%
Vehicle crime102.42150.00%
Other theft61.860.00%
Public order61.1150.00%
Shoplifting61.11-25.00%
Burglary51.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-50.00%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.5650.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.21-24.59%
Criminal damage and arson108.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.86-30.77%
Shoplifting81.67-27.27%
Other theft61.49-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Public order40.7433.33%
Robbery30.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-50.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Burglary20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6123.0427.08%
Anti-social behaviour1311.330.00%
Shoplifting112.42450.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.0466.67%
Other theft81.86-38.46%
Vehicle crime41.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.74-20.00%
Robbery40.74-50.00%
Public order30.74-57.14%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4822.3014.29%
Anti-social behaviour138.9285.71%
Other theft132.4285.71%
Vehicle crime82.42100.00%
Robbery81.49700.00%
Public order71.49133.33%
Burglary71.30133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons51.11150.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.352.44%
Criminal damage and arson97.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.67-30.00%
Other theft71.30-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.30-55.56%
Burglary30.74-40.00%
Public order30.560.00%
Theft from the person30.56200.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.37-66.67%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.19-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.95-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour107.6242.86%
Vehicle crime91.8650.00%
Other theft81.67166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.490.00%
Shoplifting61.11-25.00%
Burglary51.110.00%
Possession of weapons40.93300.00%
Robbery40.74300.00%
Public order30.74-62.50%
Other crime30.56-25.00%
Drugs20.56-33.33%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4218.0220.00%
Public order87.8014.29%
Shoplifting81.4960.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.490.00%
Vehicle crime61.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.11-33.33%
Burglary51.11-28.57%
Other crime40.93300.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Robbery10.37-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.46-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson96.5080.00%
Vehicle crime91.67125.00%
Burglary71.67133.33%
Public order71.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.30-53.33%
Robbery61.30100.00%
Shoplifting51.11-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.93100.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.32-2.17%
Anti-social behaviour158.36150.00%
Shoplifting92.7980.00%
Public order71.6740.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30-44.44%
Other theft40.9333.33%
Vehicle crime40.74-33.33%
Drugs30.74-25.00%
Burglary30.56-66.67%
Robbery30.5650.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4619.326.98%
Criminal damage and arson98.550.00%
Burglary91.67200.00%
Vehicle crime61.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.11-53.85%
Possession of weapons51.1166.67%
Public order50.93-28.57%
Shoplifting50.93-44.44%
Theft from the person40.93300.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Robbery20.56-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.44-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour137.998.33%
Shoplifting92.42125.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6728.57%
Public order71.67-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.300.00%
Drugs41.1133.33%
Other crime40.74100.00%
Other theft40.74100.00%
Burglary30.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.56-25.00%
Robbery30.56-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.0729.41%
Anti-social behaviour128.1871.43%
Public order92.2380.00%
Burglary91.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.67-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.30100.00%
Possession of weapons41.1133.33%
Robbery40.7433.33%
Shoplifting40.74-20.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-33.33%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Other crime20.370.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.490.00%
Burglary61.300.00%
Public order51.110.00%
Other theft50.930.00%
Shoplifting50.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 202413
March 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237
August 20239
July 20235

A total of 566 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202446
May 202461
April 202448
March 202442
February 202441
January 202442
December 202335
November 202345
October 202346
September 202343
August 202344
July 202334

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 202413
April 202413
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 202315
October 20236
September 202313
August 202312
July 20237

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239
September 20233
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20239
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 2NA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Lysways Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hart Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. George Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. The Ditch
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Bott Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Newhall Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Goodall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Matthew'S Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Box Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Dove Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hanch Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Caldmore Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hill Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Selborne Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Florence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Walsingham Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Paddock Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Emery Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Little Caldmore
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1