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

Overview of Crime in WS1 2NS

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS1 2NS, Walsall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2NS 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 2NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2NS, encompassing approximately 1789 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 2NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • A34 with total crimes: 3
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 2

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS1 2NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.38-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.350.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8216.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.910.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.26-25.00%
Drugs23.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.4750.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-50.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.71100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3860.00%
Burglary24.47100.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Public order11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In January 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 offences56.71-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.82-27.27%
Vehicle crime24.470.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.4110.00%
Public order46.150.00%
Shoplifting32.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Burglary10.56-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.970.00%
Burglary65.590.00%
Public order43.350.00%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 202412
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 2NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A34
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Spring Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1