WESTERN AVENUE, WS2 0AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0AQ

WESTERN AVENUE, WS2 0AQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.63 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0AQ 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 0AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0AQ, encompassing approximately 2885 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS2 0AQ 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

WESTERN AVENUE, WS2 0AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.6380.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.24366.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.85-25.00%
Public order23.12100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.09-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour104.1642.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.47-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.55-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.85-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.4366.67%
Burglary41.73100.00%
Vehicle crime31.39-40.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Robbery20.69-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.90-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour85.20166.67%
Vehicle crime52.77150.00%
Robbery41.73300.00%
Public order31.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-57.14%
Burglary21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.8610.53%
Criminal damage and arson77.28-12.50%
Possession of weapons32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-60.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.3790.00%
Burglary86.58700.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.77700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7720.00%
Vehicle crime52.0866.67%
Bicycle theft21.730.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.73-25.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-83.33%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.16500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.08100.00%
Vehicle crime42.08100.00%
Public order41.39100.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.32-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson35.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.480.00%
Vehicle crime84.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.770.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20232

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202412
June 202414
May 202415
April 202421
March 202419
February 202410
January 202412
December 202315
November 202316
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20238

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
November 20231

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 0AQ 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. Margaret Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Western Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Coronation Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Clarkes Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Durham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Canterbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Farmbridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hopyard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1