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

Overview of Crime in WS1 2NG

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS1 2NG, Walsall has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.19 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2NG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 470 crimes and a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 2NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2NG, encompassing approximately 4590 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS1 2NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springhill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hill Street with total crimes: 3
  • Walsingham Street with total crimes: 3

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS1 2NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.61-42.86%
Possession of weapons40.87100.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-40.00%
Burglary30.6550.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.23133.33%
Vehicle crime51.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-50.00%
Other theft30.65-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.37-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson64.3620.00%
Other theft51.31150.00%
Vehicle crime41.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87200.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.10150.00%
Possession of weapons31.0950.00%
Other theft20.65-60.00%
Robbery20.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-83.33%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.5531.25%
Anti-social behaviour64.57200.00%
Vehicle crime61.31200.00%
Other theft51.3125.00%
Robbery41.090.00%
Burglary40.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.44-33.33%
Public order20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.50-27.27%
Burglary43.49100.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Possession of weapons30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.020.00%
Vehicle crime64.7920.00%
Other theft41.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.5022.22%
Vehicle crime54.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Burglary30.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.715.88%
Burglary63.92100.00%
Vehicle crime51.3125.00%
Public order41.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-71.43%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.80-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour73.70250.00%
Other theft41.52300.00%
Vehicle crime40.87-20.00%
Burglary30.87-50.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.110.00%
Burglary65.010.00%
Vehicle crime51.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.090.00%
Possession of weapons31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202424
June 202420
May 202428
April 202421
March 202416
February 202422
January 202422
December 202318
November 202317
October 202323

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hill Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Walsingham Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moncrieffe Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ridgewood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Drayman Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Selborne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Kinnerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hanch Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. New Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Emery Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Emery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Lysways Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Burleigh Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Florence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1