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

Overview of Crime in WS5 3NU

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS5 3NU, Walsall has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.36 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 3NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 3NU, encompassing approximately 2540 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 3NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hobart Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Flinkford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bell Road with total crimes: 1

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS5 3NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%

In April 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 offences31.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%

In March 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 offences32.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.75-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1280.00%
Drugs13.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.15-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.5420.00%
Other theft22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

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 offences53.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hobart Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Flinkford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Bell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1