BROADWAY, WS1 3HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3HF

BROADWAY, WS1 3HF, Walsall has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3HF 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 3HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3HF, encompassing approximately 3293 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 3HF area, explore the WS1 3HF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS1 3HF area, visit the WS1 3HF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS1 3HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Street with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

BROADWAY, WS1 3HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.20-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour43.64-42.86%
Public order31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.80225.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.95133.33%
Other theft32.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Public order20.61100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.47-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.8077.78%
Criminal damage and arson44.86300.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.160.00%
Public order42.730.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.86-10.00%
Other crime22.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.89-44.44%
Burglary33.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Shoplifting20.91-66.67%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.84125.00%
Shoplifting65.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8250.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Possession of weapons20.91100.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.98-42.86%
Shoplifting52.43-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Burglary10.61-87.50%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.860.00%
Burglary84.250.00%
Vehicle crime52.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202412
June 202413
May 20244
April 202416
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 202318
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 202316

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grange Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broadway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brockhurst Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tame Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Maw Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Delves Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hawes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tame Street East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Tame Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1