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

Overview of Crime in WS1 2DA

THE CRESCENT, WS1 2DA, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.32 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 470 crimes and a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 2DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2DA, encompassing approximately 3798 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 2DA area, explore the WS1 2DA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS1 2DA area, visit the WS1 2DA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS1 2DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willows Road with total crimes: 5
  • Walsingham Street with total crimes: 3
  • Moncrieffe Street with total crimes: 3

THE CRESCENT, WS1 2DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.32-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0550.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.58-14.29%
Vehicle crime43.16100.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Other theft20.53-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences147.63-17.65%
Other theft53.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.1188.89%
Criminal damage and arson34.4850.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3750.00%
Other theft42.37100.00%
Burglary31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79200.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.95-14.29%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.53-56.25%
Vehicle crime51.8466.67%
Burglary31.320.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.3760.00%
Vehicle crime34.210.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.21100.00%
Vehicle crime32.63200.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.32-58.33%
Other theft31.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79200.00%
Public order10.79-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.000.00%
Burglary63.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.580.00%
Public order41.320.00%
Other theft41.050.00%
Possession of weapons31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202412
June 202414
May 202417
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 202416
December 202310
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
October 20236

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willows Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Walsingham Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moncrieffe Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Selborne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kinnerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Burleigh Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Tong Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Florence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prince'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beacon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1