BROADWAY NORTH, WS1 2PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2PU

BROADWAY NORTH, WS1 2PU, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2PU 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 2PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2PU, encompassing approximately 1274 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS1 2PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • A34 with total crimes: 3
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2

BROADWAY NORTH, WS1 2PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.2066.67%
Public order33.920.00%
Vehicle crime22.35-33.33%
Other crime11.570.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.35-25.00%
Burglary12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.41100.00%
Shoplifting23.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.570.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.710.00%
Burglary21.57100.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.98-11.11%
Robbery16.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Burglary10.78-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.77125.00%
Burglary37.06200.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Drugs11.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.41300.00%
Robbery23.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.35-92.31%
Shoplifting10.78-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.18160.00%
Shoplifting510.20400.00%
Vehicle crime33.9250.00%
Public order32.350.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary614.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.710.00%
Public order33.920.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
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 2PU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A34
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Spring Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1