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

Overview of Crime in WS1 2PZ

BROADWAY NORTH, WS1 2PZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.29 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2PZ 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 2PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2PZ, encompassing approximately 1240 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS1 2PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willows Road with total crimes: 5
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2

BROADWAY NORTH, WS1 2PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.29166.67%
Public order26.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.23200.00%
Other crime12.420.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.29133.33%
Vehicle crime25.64100.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.06200.00%
Drugs12.420.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.84-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%
Robbery10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.2350.00%
Burglary22.42100.00%
Drugs11.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.68200.00%
Robbery24.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.61100.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.42-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.5533.33%
Other theft39.68200.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Vehicle crime22.42100.00%
Shoplifting21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.710.00%
Public order37.260.00%
Shoplifting12.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20233

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 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
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 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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 2PZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Willows Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1