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

Overview of Crime in WS1 2NJ

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS1 2NJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.12 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2NJ, encompassing approximately 3207 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 2NJ area, explore the WS1 2NJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS1 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Mandeville Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Canute Close with total crimes: 1

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS1 2NJ 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 Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.12-33.33%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87200.00%
Other theft30.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.99150.00%
Other theft41.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-72.73%
Drugs10.940.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.24-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson33.43200.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.48160.00%
Vehicle crime44.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Burglary10.62-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.99-54.55%
Burglary41.56300.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6122.22%
Vehicle crime43.430.00%
Burglary11.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In January 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 offences95.9280.00%
Vehicle crime42.81100.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences54.99-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.5650.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.55-25.00%
Burglary52.8125.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.110.00%
Burglary43.740.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 202411
April 202413
March 20245
February 202411
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Canute Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Spring Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Kinnerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Emery Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Emery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1