BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0BZ

BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0BZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.74 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0BZ 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 0BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0BZ, encompassing approximately 2384 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS2 0BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arnwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bentley Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Ridgeway Court with total crimes: 3

BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences1211.7433.33%
Vehicle crime65.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.52-40.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Shoplifting11.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime913.4228.57%
Violence and sexual offences93.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.770.00%
Other crime32.100.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.22-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.94-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-72.73%
Robbery11.260.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.610.00%
Vehicle crime94.61-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour23.77-60.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1420.9655.56%
Violence and sexual offences115.8722.22%
Criminal damage and arson114.61450.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.61150.00%
Burglary32.100.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime911.3280.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.77-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson23.77-33.33%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-60.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.0927.27%
Vehicle crime55.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.10150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Burglary31.26200.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6410.00%
Vehicle crime54.61-68.75%
Public order32.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-66.67%
Burglary10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1618.036.67%
Violence and sexual offences106.7111.11%
Criminal damage and arson74.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.940.00%
Shoplifting32.52200.00%
Burglary11.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1513.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.2912.50%
Burglary23.770.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Public order20.84-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.350.00%
Public order62.520.00%
Vehicle crime52.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 202414
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 202316
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20249
May 20243
April 202411
March 202411
February 20249
January 202414
December 202311
November 202310
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 202411
March 202411
February 20242
January 20243
November 20237
September 20236

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20236

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Arnwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Bentley Road North
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ridgeway Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. King Charles Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Morris Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Montgomery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bentley Mill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carriers Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Hopyard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wrexham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1