BROAD LANE, WS3 2TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2TG

BROAD LANE, WS3 2TG, Walsall has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2TG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 514 crimes and a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 2TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2TG, encompassing approximately 3846 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS3 2TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fisher Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ragley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parker Street with total crimes: 2

BROAD LANE, WS3 2TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0255.56%
Criminal damage and arson33.64-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Public order20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.34166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.0850.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.02-7.69%
Other theft43.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In April 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 offences136.50-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.3833.33%
Burglary21.040.00%
Drugs20.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.8450.00%
Drugs43.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-40.00%
Other theft30.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.24-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.60150.00%
Other theft51.30400.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.766.67%
Vehicle crime44.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0250.00%
Public order53.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.98-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.60300.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.02-12.50%
Vehicle crime33.64-25.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Drugs20.78-33.33%
Public order20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.02100.00%
Vehicle crime44.16300.00%
Drugs31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.160.00%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20249
May 202412
April 202413
March 202415
February 202410
January 202416
December 202315
November 202310
October 202314
September 202316
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
December 20235
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fisher Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ragley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parker Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bloxwich (Station)
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Bell Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broad Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bloxwich North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tintern Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Buildwas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Abingdon Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Baytree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sand Bank
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Broad Lane Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Kempthorne Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Baytree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1