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

Overview of Crime in WS1 2PY

BROADWAY NORTH, WS1 2PY, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.91 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2PY 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 2PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2PY, encompassing approximately 1006 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 2PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 1

BROADWAY NORTH, WS1 2PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences613.9150.00%
Vehicle crime35.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.980.00%
Burglary11.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

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 offences412.92-20.00%
Shoplifting23.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99100.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Possession of weapons11.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences511.93-28.57%
Vehicle crime24.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.990.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Burglary10.99-50.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In April 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 offences716.90-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.96200.00%
Vehicle crime22.98100.00%
Burglary21.99100.00%
Shoplifting11.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.8811.11%
Anti-social behaviour29.94100.00%
Robbery11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Burglary10.99-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

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 offences916.9050.00%
Burglary38.9550.00%
Vehicle crime22.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.91-14.29%
Burglary25.960.00%
Robbery21.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Shoplifting11.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.95-58.82%
Shoplifting16.96-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1737.77142.86%
Public order716.9075.00%
Shoplifting56.96400.00%
Other theft34.970.00%
Vehicle crime32.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.98200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.86-50.00%
Burglary66.96100.00%
Public order45.96300.00%
Vehicle crime23.980.00%
Shoplifting11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.85366.67%
Burglary313.9150.00%
Vehicle crime22.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.99-75.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour419.88300.00%
Vehicle crime33.98-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.98-66.67%
Burglary22.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Other crime21.990.00%
Shoplifting11.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Robbery10.990.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences916.900.00%
Vehicle crime48.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 202317
October 20237
September 202314
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
August 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20237
October 20234
September 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Princes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Gillity Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parklands Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1