ORWELL ROAD, WS1 2PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2PJ

ORWELL ROAD, WS1 2PJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.10 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2PJ 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 2PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2PJ, encompassing approximately 2467 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 2PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willows Road with total crimes: 5
  • Moncrieffe Street with total crimes: 3
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 2

ORWELL ROAD, WS1 2PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1025.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.29700.00%
Vehicle crime53.24150.00%
Other crime12.030.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-88.89%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6728.57%
Vehicle crime23.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.70600.00%
Vehicle crime42.84300.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.65-33.33%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.29-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.240.00%
Burglary31.2250.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1066.67%
Vehicle crime34.05200.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.65-53.85%
Vehicle crime12.43-75.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences1310.9462.50%
Vehicle crime45.27300.00%
Public order31.6250.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.720.00%
Burglary63.240.00%
Possession of weapons32.430.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20248
June 20241
May 20249
April 20247
March 20241
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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
July 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20236

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willows Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Moncrieffe Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Spring Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Kinnerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Florence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prince'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1