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

Overview of Crime in WS1 2DB

THE CRESCENT, WS1 2DB, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2DB 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 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.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 2DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willows Road with total crimes: 5
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2

THE CRESCENT, WS1 2DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.47100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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 offences98.490.00%
Other theft44.020.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20248
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239

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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willows Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Kinnerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Florence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prince'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1