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

Overview of Crime in WS1 2DB

THE CRESCENT, WS1 2DB, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2DB 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 2DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2DB, encompassing approximately 2236 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 2DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Chuckery Road with total crimes: 3
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

THE CRESCENT, WS1 2DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.49300.00%
Vehicle crime63.580.00%
Other crime12.680.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-77.78%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7150.00%
Vehicle crime24.02-33.33%
Other theft10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.05200.00%
Vehicle crime32.68200.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.02-60.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.26-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.2450.00%
Burglary31.3450.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1533.33%
Burglary23.580.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.68-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In November 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 offences1010.2811.11%
Vehicle crime34.470.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Other theft21.34-50.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences98.4928.57%
Other theft44.020.00%
Public order21.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.71250.00%
Vehicle crime33.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-60.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.470.00%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
July 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239
September 20237
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Princes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chuckery Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Florence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Prince'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Gillity Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Broadway North
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1