THE CRESCENT, WS1 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2BX

THE CRESCENT, WS1 2BX, Walsall has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 506 crimes and a crime rate of 18.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2BX, encompassing approximately 4522 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 2BX area, explore the WS1 2BX 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 (4.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 2BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lysways Street with total crimes: 10
  • Bott Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 3

THE CRESCENT, WS1 2BX 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.174.55%
Anti-social behaviour55.0966.67%
Other theft41.110.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.07-15.38%
Vehicle crime44.86100.00%
Other theft40.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.88200.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.73116.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.75200.00%
Possession of weapons51.33150.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft20.44-60.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.74-25.00%
Other theft52.6566.67%
Public order41.11300.00%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Robbery20.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.08-5.88%
Burglary43.54100.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.40-22.73%
Vehicle crime53.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11300.00%
Burglary20.88-60.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.1883.33%
Burglary54.86150.00%
Vehicle crime41.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.53-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.65200.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.96-39.13%
Other theft53.10400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.88300.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Burglary10.44-83.33%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.0627.78%
Burglary65.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3350.00%
Possession of weapons41.33300.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.730.00%
Public order43.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202422
May 202426
April 202412
March 202416
February 202417
January 202422
December 202312
November 202314
October 202323
September 202318

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 2BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lysways Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Bott Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Princes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Box Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chuckery Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dove Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hanch Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selborne Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Florence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Walsingham Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parklands Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Emery Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lime Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Old Masters Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1