WEST BROMWICH ROAD, WS5 4NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4NU

WEST BROMWICH ROAD, WS5 4NU, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4NU 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 4NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4NU, encompassing approximately 2972 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 4NU area, explore the WS5 4NU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS5 4NU area, visit the WS5 4NU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS5 4NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pattison Street with total crimes: 4
  • Brockhurst Place with total crimes: 4
  • Botany Road with total crimes: 2

WEST BROMWICH ROAD, WS5 4NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences85.72-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.77-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour74.37-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.3566.67%
Shoplifting41.680.00%
Possession of weapons21.35-33.33%
Public order20.67100.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.07800.00%
Burglary33.030.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.40-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson34.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.0970.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.68-25.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.75-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.3633.33%
Public order41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3550.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.7588.89%
Anti-social behaviour35.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.75-57.14%
Burglary43.03100.00%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.77250.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.05-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.68-25.00%
Burglary11.01-85.71%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.440.00%
Burglary72.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 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
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202413
June 202424
May 202412
April 202417
March 202410
February 202417
January 20249
December 202321
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pattison Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brockhurst Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Botany Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Newbolt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Brockhurst Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fullbrook Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Talke Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Cranfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1