PRINCES AVENUE, WS1 2DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2DG

PRINCES AVENUE, WS1 2DG, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2DG 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 2DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2DG, encompassing approximately 3347 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 2DG area, explore the WS1 2DG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS1 2DG 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

PRINCES AVENUE, WS1 2DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1720.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.38-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.990.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.27-20.00%
Public order23.590.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.47114.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 offences76.5740.00%
Vehicle crime32.09200.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.48150.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-80.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.08150.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-86.67%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4787.50%
Robbery34.480.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.5933.33%
Vehicle crime22.39100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.79300.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.470.00%
Other theft42.990.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202410
June 202412
May 202415
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 202415
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 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
May 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
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 2DG 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. The Limes
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Kinnerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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