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

Overview of Crime in WS5 3QA

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS5 3QA, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3QA 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 3QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 3QA, encompassing approximately 2294 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS5 3QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • A34 with total crimes: 3
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 1

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, WS5 3QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.36-50.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3620.00%
Burglary12.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.62-28.57%
Possession of weapons12.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.05-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.97100.00%
Vehicle crime24.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.36-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.18100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.79-22.22%
Vehicle crime13.050.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

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 offences95.67-35.71%
Burglary23.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.44-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.90133.33%
Public order46.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.790.00%
Vehicle crime22.620.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 202410
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A34
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1