BROAD LANE GARDENS, WS3 2JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2JZ

BROAD LANE GARDENS, WS3 2JZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 482 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 2JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2JZ, encompassing approximately 4289 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 2JZ area, explore the WS3 2JZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS3 2JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sand Bank with total crimes: 5
  • Sneyd Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Bealeys Lane with total crimes: 3

BROAD LANE GARDENS, WS3 2JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.29-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson43.03-20.00%
Burglary40.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.39-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.73-50.00%
Shoplifting41.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.8935.29%
Criminal damage and arson105.36233.33%
Shoplifting62.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-25.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.636.25%
Other theft43.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.09-11.11%
Shoplifting103.7311.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-50.00%
Drugs20.47-60.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.6628.57%
Shoplifting94.20125.00%
Drugs52.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-40.00%
Other theft30.70-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.93-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson53.26150.00%
Shoplifting41.17-50.00%
Other theft40.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.325.56%
Shoplifting84.43166.67%
Vehicle crime41.86100.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8620.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.2025.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.93-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson43.50100.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Other theft20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.5626.67%
Possession of weapons54.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-66.67%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Public order20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.500.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Shoplifting40.930.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Other crime20.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202416
June 202423
May 202417
April 202416
March 202418
February 202414
January 202419
December 202318
November 202315
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 2JZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sand Bank
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sneyd Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Bealeys Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Kempthorne Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Mulberry Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Margam Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Abingdon Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Mossley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fisher Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Parker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baytree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ragley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Hilton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Broad Lane Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Broad Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1