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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4NW

WEST BROMWICH ROAD, WS5 4NW, Walsall has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.84 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4NW, encompassing approximately 1426 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 4NW area, explore the WS5 4NW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS5 4NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tame Street with total crimes: 7
  • Pattison Street with total crimes: 6
  • Middleton Close with total crimes: 4

WEST BROMWICH ROAD, WS5 4NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2330.8421.05%
Anti-social behaviour716.12-12.50%
Public order34.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Possession of weapons22.10-33.33%
Burglary11.400.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.24111.11%
Anti-social behaviour813.32166.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.6166.67%
Other crime33.50200.00%
Other theft32.10200.00%
Possession of weapons32.100.00%
Shoplifting22.100.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.12-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.31-25.00%
Burglary32.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-40.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson514.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.500.00%
Other theft32.80200.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.42-7.69%
Public order38.410.00%
Vehicle crime22.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.920.00%
Vehicle crime49.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.80-50.00%
Burglary22.100.00%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.13-56.67%
Criminal damage and arson69.1150.00%
Other theft34.210.00%
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Shoplifting32.10-50.00%
Burglary22.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3038.55172.73%
Shoplifting621.0320.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.210.00%
Other theft32.800.00%
Public order32.10200.00%
Burglary32.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-33.33%
Drugs21.400.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.92-42.11%
Shoplifting57.71-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson43.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.80-25.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Burglary10.70-88.89%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1944.8590.00%
Shoplifting1613.321500.00%
Burglary911.21350.00%
Vehicle crime56.31150.00%
Other theft43.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.80-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.92-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour57.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5033.33%
Vehicle crime22.80-60.00%
Burglary21.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.73-12.50%
Vehicle crime59.8166.67%
Burglary43.500.00%
Other theft32.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.10-66.67%
Robbery10.700.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.210.00%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202419
May 20249
April 202420
March 202412
February 202413
January 202413
December 202330
November 202311
October 202319
September 202310
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20239
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 202316
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Tame Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Pattison Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Middleton Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walstead Road West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Talke Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Tame Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Brockhurst Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Manorhouse Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A4031
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Newbolt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Tame Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1