RIDGE CLOSE, WS2 0AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0AN

RIDGE CLOSE, WS2 0AN, Walsall has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.87 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0AN 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 0AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0AN, encompassing approximately 1958 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 0AN area, explore the WS2 0AN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 0AN area, visit the WS2 0AN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS2 0AN 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
  • Clarkes Lane with total crimes: 2

RIDGE CLOSE, WS2 0AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.19250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.57-50.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.36-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson66.13200.00%
Burglary33.0650.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-71.43%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Robbery21.02-33.33%
Other crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.91-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.64133.33%
Vehicle crime63.57500.00%
Public order33.06200.00%
Robbery31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-50.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.3617.65%
Criminal damage and arson410.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-85.71%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.4654.55%
Vehicle crime78.68250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.57400.00%
Burglary52.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-50.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.23-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.6220.00%
Vehicle crime23.060.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.66400.00%
Public order42.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.83-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson67.66100.00%
Vehicle crime33.060.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.1750.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.8723.08%
Vehicle crime78.17133.33%
Drugs33.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-66.67%
Burglary21.020.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-75.00%
Public order11.020.00%

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 offences1319.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.080.00%
Vehicle crime33.060.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202412
May 202413
April 202420
March 202417
February 202411
January 202415
December 202315
November 202316
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20237
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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
September 20231

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 0AN 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. Clarkes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Farmbridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Western Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Western Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Glaisedale Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Faversham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Welland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ravensbourne Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Chester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1