BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS5 3AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 3AA

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS5 3AA, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 3AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 3AA, encompassing approximately 1710 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 3AA area, explore the WS5 3AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 3AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 1
  • Lake Avenue with total crimes: 1

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS5 3AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.510.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.09-14.29%
Possession of weapons13.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6840.00%
Public order14.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.43-58.33%
Vehicle crime32.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.11300.00%
Vehicle crime27.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.75100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.510.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.02-40.00%
Burglary25.260.00%
Shoplifting11.17-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.37200.00%
Public order48.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.34200.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Shoplifting31.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.60-44.44%
Vehicle crime32.92-40.00%
Burglary21.75-33.33%
Public order21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.690.00%
Vehicle crime55.260.00%
Burglary32.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 202315
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 3AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Lake Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cricket Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Catharines Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1