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

Overview of Crime in WS2 0AJ

FARMBRIDGE CLOSE, WS2 0AJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.98 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 571 crimes and a crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population (September 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS2 0AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Slim Road with total crimes: 10
  • Farmbridge Road with total crimes: 7

FARMBRIDGE CLOSE, WS2 0AJ 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.98-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.4787.50%
Criminal damage and arson127.94200.00%
Public order26.35100.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

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 offences1720.100.00%
Vehicle crime68.990.00%
Burglary43.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Drugs31.590.00%
Possession of weapons21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 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
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202420
June 202413
May 202412
April 202419
March 202414
February 202410
January 202414
December 202314
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 3 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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20242

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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 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

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 4 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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Slim Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Farmbridge Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Slater Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Western Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kemble Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lincoln Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Little Island Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Granbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lydney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clarkes Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Durham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Canterbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Farmbridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ravensbourne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1