BEACON DRIVE, WS1 2NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2NP

BEACON DRIVE, WS1 2NP, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2NP 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 2NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2NP, encompassing approximately 2075 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 2NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • A34 with total crimes: 3
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2

BEACON DRIVE, WS1 2NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2650.00%
Vehicle crime22.89100.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences55.3025.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.34-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.93200.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.74600.00%
Vehicle crime23.37100.00%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Other crime10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.34200.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences86.26300.00%
Vehicle crime23.85-33.33%
Burglary10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.37-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Shoplifting10.96-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.23-12.50%
Shoplifting33.370.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Burglary10.48-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.600.00%
Burglary63.850.00%
Public order32.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

Crime by Type

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
April 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A34
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Spring Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1