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

Overview of Crime in WS1 2PJ

ORWELL ROAD, WS1 2PJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2PJ 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 2PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Chuckery Road with total crimes: 3
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

ORWELL ROAD, WS1 2PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences89.72-33.33%
Burglary63.24100.00%
Possession of weapons32.430.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.72200.00%
Vehicle crime34.86-50.00%
Burglary31.2250.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences85.270.00%
Vehicle crime33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20236
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
July 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20249
April 20247
March 20241
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 202313
October 20238
September 202312
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
August 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Princes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chuckery Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Florence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Prince'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Parklands Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1