BIRMINGHAM STREET, WV13 2HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV13 2HL

BIRMINGHAM STREET, WV13 2HL, Walsall has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.06 per 1,000 population. This WV13 2HL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV13 postcode area, which has experienced 275 crimes and a crime rate of 11.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV13 2HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV13 2HL, encompassing approximately 3200 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WV13 2HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Brunslow Close with total crimes: 5
  • Russell Street with total crimes: 4

BIRMINGHAM STREET, WV13 2HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime94.69-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.81-16.67%
Public order41.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Other crime30.94200.00%
Shoplifting30.94200.00%
Other theft20.94-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.25-16.67%
Other theft186.25125.00%
Vehicle crime115.62175.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4450.00%
Burglary41.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-40.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.8160.00%
Other theft87.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.500.00%
Public order51.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.25-20.00%
Other crime31.25200.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.000.00%
Other theft74.69-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1940.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.56-54.55%
Public order31.5650.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.50-21.05%
Vehicle crime114.69175.00%
Other theft103.44-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.50150.00%
Burglary41.56300.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Other crime10.62-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.6226.67%
Other theft145.9475.00%
Vehicle crime44.37-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2533.33%
Other crime31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.007.14%
Vehicle crime104.6925.00%
Other theft83.12-55.56%
Burglary42.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1816.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.6216.67%
Vehicle crime84.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2533.33%
Burglary31.25-25.00%
Public order10.94-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.25-25.00%
Other theft123.7520.00%
Burglary43.75-20.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.69-27.27%
Other theft105.00-23.08%
Vehicle crime73.12-22.22%
Burglary52.19-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Public order10.94-80.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.060.00%
Other theft136.870.00%
Vehicle crime94.060.00%
Burglary62.810.00%
Public order51.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202420
June 202424
May 202415
April 202415
March 202419
February 202415
January 202414
December 202312
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202411
June 20244
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
February 202410
January 20248
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202418
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 202414
February 20248
January 202418
December 202312
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV13 2HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Brunslow Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Russell Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Frederick William Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Little Island Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ashburn Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Walsall Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Birmingham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Mill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Aldermans Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Albion Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barcroft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ravensbourne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B4464
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Bilston Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hodson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lister Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Gipsy Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Squires Gate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Charles Holland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Acorn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elm Street
    Total1
    Other theft1