FARMBRIDGE CLOSE, WS2 0AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0AJ

FARMBRIDGE CLOSE, WS2 0AJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.16 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 0AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0AJ, encompassing approximately 1890 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 0AJ area, explore the WS2 0AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS2 0AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slater Street with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Slim Road with total crimes: 4

FARMBRIDGE CLOSE, WS2 0AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.1653.85%
Anti-social behaviour810.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Public order11.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.168.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.17500.00%
Burglary43.17100.00%
Other theft22.12100.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-66.67%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Robbery21.06-33.33%
Other crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.99-36.84%
Vehicle crime66.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.1733.33%
Public order32.12200.00%
Robbery31.59200.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.0535.71%
Criminal damage and arson410.05-33.33%
Possession of weapons32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.59-71.43%
Other theft21.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.7540.00%
Vehicle crime77.41133.33%
Burglary63.70500.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.17500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.17-33.33%
Public order22.120.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.70-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour65.290.00%
Vehicle crime33.170.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.41500.00%
Public order43.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.1250.00%
Possession of weapons11.590.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.81-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson57.4125.00%
Vehicle crime22.650.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.23-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson47.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.1250.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Burglary10.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.1030.77%
Vehicle crime68.99100.00%
Burglary43.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-50.00%
Drugs31.5950.00%
Possession of weapons21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-75.00%
Public order11.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.230.00%
Vehicle crime33.170.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202413
May 202412
April 202419
March 202414
February 202410
January 202414
December 202314
November 202315
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
March 20246
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 0AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Slater Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Slim Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Clarkes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Farmbridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Western Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Western Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Glaisedale Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Faversham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Welland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Weaver Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ravensbourne Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Chester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1