BEACON STREET, WS1 2DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2DL

BEACON STREET, WS1 2DL, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.13 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2DL 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 2DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2DL, encompassing approximately 4487 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS1 2DL 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

BEACON STREET, WS1 2DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.13-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour43.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.13-29.17%
Vehicle crime43.790.00%
Other theft30.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.4720.00%
Other theft55.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.46200.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.02-38.46%
Other theft41.78100.00%
Burglary30.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67200.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.7944.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.9050.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime72.01133.33%
Burglary31.56-25.00%
Other theft30.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.9150.00%
Burglary44.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

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 offences124.2333.33%
Vehicle crime32.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.79-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.010.00%
Other theft31.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.460.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202417
June 202424
May 202420
April 20248
March 202413
February 20249
January 202418
December 202312
November 20239
October 202320

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231
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 2DL 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. Tantarra Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Selborne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. The Limes
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Charlotte Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kinnerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Burleigh Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Tong Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Florence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Prince'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beacon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Calder Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Paddock Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1