BROAD WAY, WS4 1AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 1AN

BROAD WAY, WS4 1AN, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.31 per 1,000 population. This WS4 1AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS4 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS4 1AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 1AN, encompassing approximately 2577 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 1AN area, explore the WS4 1AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 1AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Clarendon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Spring Lane with total crimes: 3

BROAD WAY, WS4 1AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3137.50%
Shoplifting64.27500.00%
Public order22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary10.78-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-83.33%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.8020.00%
Shoplifting64.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.6611.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.2528.57%
Shoplifting63.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.33100.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1575.00%
Shoplifting32.72-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.86275.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.82-42.86%
Burglary31.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.37-36.36%
Shoplifting42.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16200.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.15-15.38%
Shoplifting64.27-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour12.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.64116.67%
Shoplifting115.0422.22%
Vehicle crime24.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.490.00%
Burglary32.330.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 202311
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 202412
March 20246
February 20243
January 202415
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 1AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Clarendon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Spring Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Radford Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Woodbridge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Spring Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Birch Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bevan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1