SELBORNE CLOSE, WS1 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2LW

SELBORNE CLOSE, WS1 2LW, Walsall has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.97 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2LW, encompassing approximately 5347 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Eyland Grove with total crimes: 6
  • The Ditch with total crimes: 4

SELBORNE CLOSE, WS1 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.97-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour85.4214.29%
Vehicle crime61.500.00%
Public order51.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9333.33%
Other theft30.75-50.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.59-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour76.1716.67%
Other theft61.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-50.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.5395.24%
Anti-social behaviour67.6720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.12100.00%
Other theft41.12-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.56-25.00%
Robbery20.56-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.78-25.00%
Other theft93.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6866.67%
Vehicle crime50.9325.00%
Robbery50.930.00%
Public order50.93150.00%
Possession of weapons40.93300.00%
Burglary40.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.9816.67%
Vehicle crime45.24-50.00%
Other theft30.75-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-40.00%
Burglary20.56-50.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.22-11.11%
Vehicle crime84.49166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-44.44%
Other theft50.93150.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.75100.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Shoplifting20.56-33.33%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.0580.00%
Public order41.68100.00%
Burglary40.750.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-66.67%
Other theft20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.7217.39%
Anti-social behaviour65.0520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.120.00%
Drugs30.9350.00%
Possession of weapons30.56200.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.98-39.47%
Anti-social behaviour54.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-37.50%
Other theft30.9350.00%
Drugs20.56-50.00%
Public order20.37-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-66.67%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.37-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.7790.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.110.00%
Vehicle crime61.50-14.29%
Public order51.1266.67%
Possession of weapons40.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.75-55.56%
Shoplifting40.75-20.00%
Drugs40.75-20.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.34-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour93.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.68300.00%
Vehicle crime71.5016.67%
Shoplifting51.310.00%
Drugs50.9366.67%
Public order30.93-25.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.5947.62%
Vehicle crime65.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.12500.00%
Public order41.12-33.33%
Drugs30.750.00%
Robbery30.56200.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.600.00%
Public order63.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20239
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202433
May 202441
April 202421
March 202428
February 202424
January 202427
December 202327
November 202323
October 202338
September 202320
August 202331
July 202321

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Eyland Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Ditch
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Bott Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Box Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chuckery Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Persehouse Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Dove Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hill Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Selborne Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Florence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Walsingham Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prince'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Paddock Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Balls Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ablewell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Upper Rushall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Bullock'S Row
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Tantarra Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lime Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Old Masters Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Walhouse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Holtshill Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Rowley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1